How to launch your plaintiff law firm

Launching with confidence requires a plan. Here are five key requirements with a handy checklist

Bryan Schwartz

From Issue: 2021 November

The digital future of arbitration

The U.S. lags in use of technology to streamline the entire dispute resolution process, especially arbitration

Charlie Harrel

From Issue: 2017 November

“Emergency Production” of digital documents for federal electronic filing

You’re in a panic when you realize your office is not equipped to file electronically the federal pleading that is due next week. Here’s how to get it done inexpensively

Michael Mortimer

From Issue: 2008 October

With case-management software, it’s all relative

Your life revolves around your cases. So should your case-management software

Miles B. Cooper

From Issue: 2013 May

When your law partnership isn’t working

Resolving partnership issues through executive coaching and mediation rather than litigation

Deana Kardel

From Issue: 2011 November

Voice search and law firm SEO

The impact of Alexa, Siri and voice search on your cell phone on referrals from Google to your law office

Tom Desmond

From Issue: 2018 August

How to talk so associates understand you

Did you get a clear agreement that the brief would be done at a certain time?

Cami McLaren

From Issue: 2018 March

Litigation financing: Risk vs. reward

Necessity is the mother of a litigation loan. Be smart about it and read the fine print before you sign on the dotted line for a loan

David Cook

From Issue: 2016 May

Yeah, there’s a legal app for that!

Lawyers are embracing the convenience of legal apps on smartphones

Anayat Durrani

From Issue: 2010 July

Winning alternatives to the billable hour

Has the billable hour seen its demise? It’s time to examine your billing practices. There is a better way to value your services and satisfy your clients

Geraldine Lewis

From Issue: 2008 June

Westlaw versus Lexis: The debate rages on

Rising costs and a weak economy may influence the outcome of the libraries’ choice of search engines

Tami Kamin-Meyer

From Issue: 2008 December

Understanding and managing your software licenses

Tips on buying and managing office software that can save you hassle and money

Michael Mortimer

From Issue: 2010 September