Creating a Satisfying “Second Act” in Your Legal Career

Posted 02.20.2008 in Good Reads/Tips, Practice Management

Attorneys are widely perceived as successful in life and many would affirm their satisfaction with their careers. But lawyers who can claim they “couldn’t be happier” are rare, and far more common are those who don’t take time to consider how making changes might yield greater satisfaction.
Some [...]

Using Credit Cards for Retainers and Trust Accounts

Posted 11.26.2007 in Practice Management

One of the most commonly asked questions regarding our Law Firm Merchant Account service pertains to the rules surrounding trust accounts. The rules and requirements vary state by state, so you should check with your local bar to determine which of the following scenarios will work for you.
Scenario 1:
Tie the trust account directly to the [...]

Cyber-Liability – What’s my exposure? Will my insurance respond?

Posted 11.06.2007 in Practice Management

Law firms of every size and discipline face growing exposures with respect to breaches in their computer security and information systems, with increasingly sophisticated attacks occurring more frequently. Due to rapidly changing policy coverages and premium in this area, it is important that you frequently review your firm’s exposures and options for handling them. And [...]

Law Firm Marketing: Success is in the Details

Posted 09.22.2007 in Marketing, Practice Management

There is a common misconception in a large segment of the legal profession that marketing equates to advertising and spending a lot of money. That couldn’t be more wrong. Marketing in law firms is all about sweating the details. The details cost you a little extra time and attention, but can deliver [...]

Brendan Chard Invited to Speak at Ohio State Bar Solo and Small Firm Convention

Posted 06.27.2007 in Out and About

Brendan Chard, president of The Modern Firm, has been invited to speak at the first annual Ohio State Bar Solo and Small Firm Conference in Columbus, OH on December 14th. This marks the 3rd state in which Brendan has done continuing legal education presentations on law firm website design and marketing.
The two presentations are entitled:

Creating [...]

Brendan Chard, President of The Modern Firm to speak at Upper Michigan Legal Institute

Posted 03.10.2006 in Out and About

On June 9th and 10th, Brendan Chard will be presenting at the Upper Michigan Legal Institute and the Michigan Bar Leader’s Forum.
At the Institute he will be covering a collection of technology related money-saving tip for small law offices. The presentation will range from topics such as using a firm website, scanners, and mobile [...]

The Modern Firm Invited to present at Solo & Small Firm Event in Duluth, Minnesota

Posted 02.22.2006 in Out and About

Brendan Chard, president of The Modern Firm, has been invited to speak at the 2nd annual Solo and Small Firm Event in Duluth, Minnesota, August 6-8.
Brendan will be presenting on how to get the most out of a law firm website. The presentation will cover marketing tips, do’s and don’ts, tips for creating business [...]

Coaching For Lawyers

Posted 07.01.2004 in Marketing, Time Management

Executive coaching, a professional development tool that combines strategic consulting and problem-solving counseling to help professionals set and reach their business and/or personal goals, has in the past decade found much support in the business community. Managers in corporations, including blue chip companies such as IBM, AT&T and Kodak, are realizing its benefits. Lawyers on [...]

Marketing Professionally & Ethically

Posted 10.01.2003 in Marketing

Proposed changes to the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct regarding marketing and professional communications call for modest adjustments in existing rules while encouraging effective client relations.
by Roy S. Ginsburg and Kenneth F. Kirwin
Business development. You keep reading about its importance to your career. You keep hearing about it from other lawyers in your firm and [...]