Managing a Law Firm

law firm hierarchy
Understanding the Law Firm Hierarchy: Why Collaboration Over Hierarchy Makes Sense

While most law firms default to a hierarchical organizational structure, a flat organization focused on collaboration has its benefits. Instead of focusing on traditional law firm titles and hierarchical structures, we’ve developed a ...

Leslie Howard - January 4, 2025
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Law Firm Telephone Etiquette Best Practices

Attorney Noble McIntyre shares best practices for rolling out the welcome mat for new clients. First, tips for law firm telephone etiquette. Once someone contacts your law firm, everything — from the receptionist’s demeanor to the ...

Noble McIntyre - January 4, 2025
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Top Apps for Productivity: Personal Productivity Apps for Busy Lawyers

Are you looking for the best productivity apps to handle tasks more efficiently? Do you wish you were better at managing your day? While no single app can turn you into a project management wizard (at least not overnight), there are tools that ...

The Editors - January 3, 2025
law firm growth strategy
Law Firm Growth Strategy: Do These 8 Things for Your Solo Practice

A smart law firm growth strategy will help you move from survival mode to building mode. Key Takeaways As a solo law firm, you are small but mighty — able to run a lean business operation, offer customized and competitive pricing, and outperform ...

Amy Adams - January 3, 2025
Legal Billing Dos and Don’ts: Your Quick Reference for Getting Paid

Product Spotlight | Whether you work for a large firm or you run your own private practice, getting your legal billing right is crucial. Keep this list from LawPay handy to ensure your bills are as client-friendly as possible.

LawPay - January 2, 2025
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Law Firm Processes: Systems and Procedures Making Your Practice Work Well — Consistently

How many times have you tried to program a new piece of technology — for instance, a new smart TV —  without the manual? How’d that go? How many times has a team member forgotten a task or step in a matter? How often have you done the ...

Dustin Cole - January 2, 2025
family law practice
8 Tips for Growing Your Family Law Practice While Keeping Your Sanity

Tips for creating a successful family law practice — and handling a work life chock-full of domestic drama without burning out.

Margaret Klaw - January 2, 2025
law firm time entry process
5 Tips to Make Time Entry Less Painful for Lawyers

Streamline your time-entry process and you will stop losing money. Here's how.

David Skinner and Karen Skinner - January 2, 2025
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6 Ways Microsoft Word Speech to Text AI Can Help You Write Faster and Better

Microsoft Word's editor, dictate and text prediction features are all based on AI.

Danielle DavisRoe - December 31, 2024
Attorney at Work’s Top 20 Articles of the Year

Catch up on readers’ favorite tech tips, marketing ideas and law firm management articles of the year.

Joan Feldman - December 31, 2024
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