Boston College Law School, Boston University School of Law and Northeastern University Law School are launching the Lawyers for Affordable Justice law practice incubator in Kenmore Square in January 2016. The incubator will focus on small business, immigration, employment and…
Jared insists that your firm back up its data. TWICE. Wait, let's make this more clear: He insists ONCE that you back up your data TWICE. But you can watch the video twice. Or thrice. Or quad... four times. Just…
Jared tells you a few things you can do to encourage clients to pay their bills (and retain your services!). He also tells you what he's wearing for Halloween. All in 90 seconds. Watch now:
It’s one of those age old questions, like ‘How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop’? (It’s 3.) Unfortunately, when it comes to client maintenance, there is no wizened, old owl…
Today’s guest blog post comes from Rebecca Pontikes of Pontikes Law, LLC. Rebecca represents plaintiffs in employment law matters, including wage and hour claims. This post provides solo and small firms with the key differences between independent contractors, employees, and…
Join fellow Mac and iOS attorney enthusiasts this year at MILOfest 2015, November 12-14, back at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort in Orlando, Florida. What is MILOfest? MILOfest was born out of the Macs in the Law Office Google Group (MILO), a…
As with many of the choices that lawyers are faced with in modern practice, selecting an office space yields a plethora of options - perhaps even an overwhelming number. Do you acquire a traditional lease? How about a virtual office?…
Many solo and small firm attorneys don’t start thinking about acquiring disability insurance until it’s too late. Disability insurance can quickly become essential, when a health-related setback occurs - especially one that will necessitate an extended period of leave, or…
Thinking about opening your own practice? Be aware, there’s a lot more to it then merely hanging a shingle and being a good lawyer. You’ll need to understand how to conduct an IOLTA three-way reconciliation, set a budget, manage client…
You’ll have heard that the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct were substantially revised this Summer. You’ll have heard that, in part, because we told you about it. . . . which gives rise to an interesting question: How should you…