Does “The Cloud” Raise Storm Warnings at Your Firm?
Ever since Formal Opinion 2010-02 cleared the way for Alabama Lawyers to utilize cloud-based services in the practice of law, I've received more and more calls from lawyers who are…
A Tsunami of Email? Filter to Survive!
As a member of the Alabama State Bar, I receive all of the broadcast email messages that you, our members, do. While we try very hard not to send too…
Has Decomposition Set In?
No, this is not a joke about how long it's been since I've posted regularly to this blog! When I think of decomposition my thoughts generally turn, at best, to…
Boost Your Firm’s Profitability
The July/August Law Firm Profitability issue of Law Practice is available on the LPM Section's website, and you don't have to be a section member to take a look. With…
Stepping It Up
The beginning of the year is a great time to bring a new focus and intensity to building your practice, and one of the best ways to generate more and…
Polish Up Client Relationships
Generally we lawyers long to ask our clients “How am I doing?” But often we dread hearing the answer. If your client base isn’t improving, or at least holding steady,…
Improving Your Practice With Checklists – And More
Back in March, when I attended ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago, I left my keys in a desk drawer in my room at the Hilton. Needless to say, when I arrived…