Yearly Archives › 2011

I believe the use of client testimonials or endorsements is one of the most effective ways that lawyers can market themselves.  I know that when I want…more

The N.C. State Bar Ethics Committee met last week, and they are still grappling with the Google Adwords opinion.  If you’re not familiar with this…more

Legal document provider, LegalZoom.com, Inc., filed suit against the N.C. State Bar in state court on September 30.  In the suit, LegalZoom challenges the State…more

A newly proposed ethics opinion, Proposed 2011 FEO 14, would require attorneys to obtain written consent from their clients before outsourcing administrative support services where client confidential…more

Quicken may be great for some things like tax submissions and payroll, even general accounting, but not for lawyer trust accounting.  Why?  Because Quicken doesn’t alert you when you…more

Have you ever had someone, who is already represented by counsel in a matter, call you wanting a second opinion about how his case is being…more

With the emerging focus of the paperless office, the cloud-based office systems, and the portability of the law practice, we necessarily face increased security risks in…more

The most common type of grievance filed against attorneys these days is one of the easiest to avoid.  Clients most frequently complain about being ignored…more

Suppose you represent an injured person and the opposing party is a corporation represented by counsel.  In conducting witness interviews of company employees, who can…more

Assume a client has retained your services, and you receive a check in the mail for the advance fee or the flat fee, but the…more