by Megan Zavieh | May 15, 2018 | Podcast
Scheduling software programs help you keep your appointments organized, but they can do so much more for your practice. From helping you set up networking meetings, to booking client calls, collecting payments for consultations, and requesting Google reviews, online...
by Megan Zavieh | May 15, 2018 | Attorney Resources, Blog, Law Office Management, Resources
It’s no secret that being a lawyer generates a lot of paperwork. Although there are some great online options available for storing documents (and even sharing them with clients), that doesn’t mean that it’s possible for every law office in the United States to become...
by Megan Zavieh | May 8, 2018 | Attorney Resources, Attorney Suspension, Blog, Disbarment, Disciplinary Hearings, Resources, Sanctions
Attorney discipline is a serious matter. Even relatively minor sanctions can have far reaching consequences that you may not have expected. Many lawyers decide to represent themselves for one reason: the cost associated with hiring a legal ethics defense lawyer....
by Megan Zavieh | May 8, 2018 | Podcast
In this episode, I get a little bit more personal and share my candid thoughts about why the legal profession is ripe for legal ethics reform, and more importantly, why that’s not a scary proposition. There are many forward-thinking legal practitioners and legal...
by Megan Zavieh | May 7, 2018 | Attorney Resources, Blog, Law Office Management, Resources
Retainer agreements are a common part of law firm life, particularly when the matters at hand can take a significant length of time. Yet, retainer agreements are extremely important in small matters, too. If you’re not using one for small or simple matters, you could...
by Megan Zavieh | May 1, 2018 | Blog, Law Firm Marketing, Resources, Social Media
Social media is a common legal marketing strategy. Yet, despite its appeal, it must be carefully navigated by lawyers. As a lawyer engaged in legal marketing (or even if you hire someone to help you in this area), you must walk a fine line between providing useful...
by Megan Zavieh | May 1, 2018 | Podcast
The better your law practice is managed, the less likely you are to fall short on even basic ethics duties like competence, diligence, and communication. That’s why audits of your law firm technology, marketing, and practice management are so important. In this...
by Megan Zavieh | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog
The attorney client relationship depends on many factors. Some clients are more interested in being highly involved in the decision making. Other clients may choose to be less involved. In addition to the level of involvement, the attorney client relationship is...
by Megan Zavieh | Apr 24, 2018 | Attorney Resources, Blog, Law Office Management, Resources
Your to-do list just keeps growing. It seems like there’s never enough time in a day for you to get things done. And because you don’t feel like you’re getting enough done, you’re beginning to feel intimidated. Did you know that intimidation affects your law practice...
by Megan Zavieh | Apr 24, 2018 | Podcast
What are some proper billing practices that can help reduce the potential for bar complaints against you? In this episode, I share several best practices when it comes to billing clients for work performed. What I Cover In this Episode: Make sure what’s...