How do you learn to be a lawyer?
You don’t learn it from law school, that’s for sure. As all new attorneys know, law school only teaches us how to think like a lawyer and teaches us the theory of the law. It doesn’t teach us how to...
View ArticleNew Rules for Starting a Law Office (a response)
I recently listened to a podcast from the Un-billable Hour hosted by my friend Rodney Dowell. He spoke with Erik Mazzone from the North Carolina Bar Association about opening a law office, mentorship,...
View ArticleExceed Client Expectations Every Time
I’m having central air installed in my office. The contractors originally told me that it will take 1 week to finish the job. That was 3 weeks ago and now I’m upset even though it’s 55 degrees...
View ArticleSo you’re hanging a shingle – now what? (PODCAST)
I had the pleasure of talking with Attorney Kyle Guelcher on his new podcast show on the Legal Talk Network. His new show is called New Solo and he’s going to be interviewing guests that will be able...
View ArticleWhat came first – the general practice or the niche?
There are lots of people, resources, blogs and law practice management gurus who will tell you that in order to have a successful law firm, you must have a niche. I agree with that assertion and it...
View ArticleWhat Childhood Cartoons Taught Me About Lawyer Professionalism
From the first day of law school, we are taught the importance of professionalism and ethics in the law. It is vital that as lawyers, we uphold the highest degree of professionalism. Each week in...
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Listen Up – An Easy Way to Show Clients You Care
I rarely get to see other attorneys do initial client intakes because of course, I’m not privy to that sort of communications. However, I can extrapolate how other people do it but observing how they...
View ArticleThe Power of Words
This video illustrates not only how the words we choose to use affects marketing, but it affects the way people perceive us. Choose your words wisely when it comes to marketing. Choose your words...
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