by Megan Zavieh | Jul 31, 2018 | Podcast
Completing your CLE’s might not be the most exciting part of practicing law but it is mandatory. If you don’t take them seriously and complete them, then you can find yourself in a lot of trouble with your State Bar if audited for compliance. Use the tips...
by Megan Zavieh | Jul 30, 2018 | Blog
The State Bar of California (and every state bar in existence) receives thousands upon thousands of complaints filed against lawyers in their jurisdiction each year. For lawyers now tasked with facing the legal ethics board, it’s a terrifying and often angering...
by Megan Zavieh | Jul 25, 2018 | Blog
With the on-going growth of the legal tech industry, there are more choices than ever before. Legal tech can help you in two distinct ways. First, it can help you streamline your practice. They are time-efficient solutions that, when properly used, improves office...
by Megan Zavieh | Jul 24, 2018 | Podcast
For many solo practitioners, they believe they need to be the CEO’s and the experts of their law practices. After all, more often than not, it’s just them running the show. But is that necessarily the best way to grow your business? My guest today is Mike...
by Megan Zavieh | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog
When lawyers and support staff leave your law firm, you’re still required to meet the ethical obligations set by the ethics committee in your jurisdiction. Review your law firm management plan and make sure that you have an established exit plan that ensures that all...
by Megan Zavieh | Jul 18, 2018 | Blog
The legal industry doesn’t always keep pace with technology. This often creates a lag in determining whether ethical rules are up-to-date, particularly since technology changes so fast. Social media ethics are no exception. Should you send friend requests or otherwise...
by Megan Zavieh | Jul 17, 2018 | Podcast
Content marketing presents a great opportunity for lawyers who wish to increase their visibility online and grow their practices. Through blogging and video creation, lawyers can begin to establish genuine relationships with potential clients online. But, of course,...
by Megan Zavieh | Jul 16, 2018 | Blog
Lawyers scribbling detailed notes on a legal pad is one of the most notable ways that the legal industry is depicted. Detailed notes help you in many aspects of your legal practice. Yet, there are times when it seems to be extremely time consuming. Besides, you have a...
by Megan Zavieh | Jul 9, 2018 | Blog
Taking time off is often fraught with mixed feelings for solo lawyers. You know you desperately need some time off, but who will take care of things while you’re away? Attending a retreat (be it personal, professional, or a mix of both) is about more than just taking...
by Megan Zavieh | Jul 3, 2018 | Blog
Maybe you’ve practiced law for 30 years and you’re facing a bar complaint. Maybe you’ve practiced law for a couple of years and you’re facing a bar complaint. Is practice time a mitigating factor for attorney discipline? Investigators Do Consider Mitigating Factors...