Whether you’re billing by the hour for a trial or a flat fee for a contract, a common struggle is the unpaid invoice. You're stuck chasing fees, working through the dispute, and losing billable hours in the process. An unpaid invoice strains the client relationship and occupies mental energy you would rather spend elsewhere. Here are five tips to improve your billing process before it costs you.

A strong start to your legal career is important, both for long-term success and for avoiding malpractice. Learning from one another is one of the best ways to build that solid foundation.

Do you feel pressure to always have the answer at your fingertips? In a profession that rewards quick responses, the real advantage often lies in something else entirely. This article explores how the habit of self-reflection can sharpen judgment, strengthen ethics, and quietly separate good practitioners from great ones.

Meeting with a potential client may sometimes feel like walking a tightrope. It can be difficult to end the intake without any misunderstandings or unintended promises. When someone believes an attorney-client relationship has formed but you do not, a real danger exists. As the attorney, it is your role and responsibility to clearly communicate when an attorney-client relationship is established and when it is not, no matter the marketing medium.

See a few takeaways from the 2022 ABA TECHSHOW that you may want to incorporate into your practice, particularly regarding evaluating your technology, software for managing new clients, and virtual receptionists.

Many malpractice claims arise from a client

The last couple of years have been challenging for many people in different ways. While it can be difficult to look back on this time from a

It’s fairly easy for clients to fire their attorney. Some clients might issue an overt announcement like “you’re fired!” Others might just make a polite statement that sounds more like a request such as, “Would you please give me my file so I can find another lawyer?” On the other hand, it’s not always easy for lawyers to fire their clients.