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Finance

Don’t Be Your Client’s Banker

Lots of lawyers operate under the assumption that they’re doing well when they have a client and the client has a legal problem. They’re busy, they’re getting to apply the knowledge and skills they’ve acquired, and they feel like they’re firing on all cylinders. But they’re not. They’re headed for trouble if that’s all they’ve [...]

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The Best Time and Billing System

I love having a great case management system. On top of that, I really love our flat fee system. We’ve got a great way to keep up with the work we’ve done and we don’t need to keep time records. It’s magic.
But, I recognize that not everyone is going to invest in a case management [...]

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How To Make Hiring You Frictionless

You had an initial consultation with the prospective client last week. He called a few minutes ago and he’s ready to get started. You need him to sign a client agreement and make a payment. It would be nice if you could get the client signed up while he’s ready to go. The more time [...]

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How To Take a Credit Card On a House Call

Most family law attorneys I know take credit cards. That’s a good thing. Anything you can do to make it easier for your client to pay is a good thing.
Getting set up to take credit cards is a bit of a hassle. You have to get approved for a merchant account, you’ve got set up [...]

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