Attorney-Client Relationships: LM Practice Guide
In the midst of the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to build strong, enduring relationships with your clients. It’s the backbone of your practice. Satisfied clients refer friends and colleagues. They also return for repeat business because they trust the lawyer to handle it properly… Read More +
Practice Points With Mark Scruggs - “Limited Scope” Representations
Rrecommendations for a successful limited scope representation. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: Improve Your Practice by Improving Your Engagement Agreement
A review of engagement agreements. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: The Accidental Pro Bono Client
The accidental pro bono client (i.e., non-paying or slow-paying client) Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: It’s a New Year; Fire a Client!
Five reasons why you should review your client files this New Year and fire at least one client. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: The Intake Interview - One Path to a Satisfied Client (And Lawyer)
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 +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: The Trustee’s Duty of Neutrality
Do you ever serve as trustee of a client’s trust? Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: What Should I Tell My Client about Social Media?
Social media, clients and ethics Read More +
The Lawyer Who Was Totally Unfiltered
There was once a lawyer who had a habit of starting sentences with, “I hope this doesn’t offend you, but ….” Read More +
From Barrister to Barista: A Lawyer’s Journey
The secret to a happier and more successful Law Life is as simple as a cup of coffee. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: Conflicts and Confidentiality – the Bane of an Estates Lawyer
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs - Conflicts and Confidentiality Read More +
Section 230: How a 24-Year-Old Media Law Safeguards Your Client’s Website
Revisiting Section 230 Read More +
How Prospective Client Consultations Could Impact You — ABA Formal Opinion 492 Explained
Formal Opinion 492 - Read More +
The Lawyer Who Heard a Strange Whisper
Once there was a lawyer who woke in the middle of the night to a strange whisper. Read More +
Attorney-Client Agreements Toolkit - Infographic
A snapshot of the 3 types of agreement forms you need to protect your practice. Read More +
