Before starting my own practice and settling into entertainment law, I worked as a corporate defense litigator at an international law firm. As most litigators know, representing your client occasionally means arguing in favor of positions that you know aren’t “winners.” Or—even worse—arguing positions that you know will be met with outright hostility from the…
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9 Tips for Drafting a Clear-Cut Contract
Many lawyers define themselves as being involved in either litigation or transactional law. In fact, I do this myself. And for many, the distinction may be somewhat warranted. But if you’re a solo practitioner or small-firm attorney, there’s a good chance that your work involves at a little of both. Even if your practice focuses…
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How To Handle A Difficult Judge
The Baby and the Solo Practice
Juggling a newborn baby and a solo practice isn’t easy. I discovered this firsthand after welcoming my daughter into the world this past January. It was especially difficult for me because I work from home, and I’m what my wife refers to as a “hands on” type of father. In fact, from the first day…
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How to Keep Your Law Firm’s Website Fresh
Creating a simple website for your practice is an important part of establishing your firm’s digital footprint. For people who discover your practice online, it’s your first chance at a good impression. With that said, you shouldn’t over think it though. Don’t make your website unnecessarily flashy. As I mentioned in my digital roadmap for…
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Why You Should Be Using Google+ In Your Law Firm
When Google created Google+ they were aiming to create a better social media platform. They realized that social media provides unique opportunities to connect with one another. These opportunities aren’t just powerful means for connecting with friends, but are also powerful tools for business, including law firms, to connect with their clients. The problem, though,…
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The Newly Independent Attorney: What To Do When You Make A Mistake
Many lawyers, especially lawyers new to the game, live in near constant fear of making mistakes. Those attorneys who don’t live with a healthy amount of respect for the possibility of mistakes are bound to confront the issue the hard way sooner or later. Truly, no one is perfect (except maybe San Francisco Giants’ starting…
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Battle of the Cloud-Based Practice Management Software (Part 1): Introduction
I have a couple of confessions to make. First, I can’t remember the name of either of the practice management tools I used at my last two law firms. I can say that they were passable pieces of software that generally accomplished the tasks they were meant for. They weren’t, however, all that intuitive or…
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The Many Benefits of Having a Blog
At the recent Sociable Lawyer Meetup at The House of Shields in San Francisco, an attorney I met asked me: “Should I start a blog?” Of course, my answer was “Yes.” As you may recall, in my second ever blog post for The Sociable Lawyer I recommended that attorneys consider blogging in order to grow their professional…
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The Newly Independent Attorney: Staying Productive When Working From Home
New technology continuously changes the way in which we live our lives. And, of course, that includes the way we work. Telecommuting, virtual law practices, and similar arrangements are certainly among some of the biggest of those changes. Indeed, some studies suggest that as many as 20-30 million people work from home at least one…
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The Newly Independent Attorney: Creating a Social Media Plan For Your Practice
I’ve been using social media tools for a very long time now in both my personal and professional lives. While I was an undergraduate, sites like Friendster and later Myspace, were obligatory ways to connect with your peers. When Facebook popped up it was only natural that my friends and I would be amongst some…
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