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It has taken me 20 years to identify steps lawyers can take throughout the life of an attorney-client relationship that will help avoid grievances and malpractice claims. You can learn them in a few minutes. Here are 10 steps to help guide your journey.   Read More +

Rrecommendations for a successful limited scope representation. Read More +

The accidental pro bono client (i.e., non-paying or slow-paying client) Read More +

A solid intake interview will go a long way to making sure the cases you choose to work on are fulfilling for you and your clients. Read More +

File removal, a cybersecurity resolution for 2021. Read More +

Don’t let affirmative defenses that you deem meritless remain in the Answer and a part of the case.  Read More +

Once there was a lawyer who woke in the middle of the night to a strange whisper. Read More +

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) combines your user ID and password (together they are one factor) with one or more other forms of authentication to prove you are the person who should have access. Read More +

As we head into summer, why not take a moment to assess your law firm’s policies, procedures and best practices to ensure your law firm operations are on solid footing. Read More +

Stay-at-home orders and self-quarantine are impacting our ability to leave home, but they don’t mean our networking efforts have to cease. Having a vibrant network is essential to keeping your law practice healthy. Read More +

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we do business. If your practice was already prepared for remote work, or if you had to figure it out on the fly, here are some tips for making sure you are practicing safely in this strange, new world. Read More +

Suffice it to say, it is rather uneasy to think about circumstances that could render an attorney unable to practice law.  Whether from an accident, disability, illness, or untimely death, attorneys must be prepared.  Read More +

Tips to make using Outlook easier. Read More +

A discussion of the development of Lawyers Mutual Consulting & Services. Read More +

I am sure many of you are aware of Avvo’s online legal directory. However, you may not know that Avvo, as well as a handful of other platforms, is now offering fixed fee limited scope legal services online. How do these online legal service platforms work? In the case of Avvo Legal Services, Avvo determi… Read More +

Lee Rosen describes why paying a monthly fee for software is a good idea for law firms. Read More +

Information regarding the new trust account amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct. Read More +

Warning for attorneys advising clients regarding HIPAA business associate agreements. Read More +

Suggestions, from case law, to help attorney demand letters not run afoul of FDCPA standards. Read More +

A look at how contracting with internet law firms can cause issues for NC attorneys. Read More +