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Thinking of Going Solo? Six Essential Steps to Starting Your Own Legal Practice

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Contrary to what TV dramas would have you believe, most lawyers in the US do not work at intrigue-filled Big Law firms. Free Guide The Paperless Law Office: A 12-Month Plan for Going Paperless This free guide will provide you with an actionable plan for going paperless, with monthly tasks that include: 1.

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Why Not All Payment Processors Are Created Equal

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Not only that, but the common online payment processors are not compliant with ABA and IOLTA guidelines, which is make-or-break for a law firm. The point is, when it comes to payment processors for law firms like yours, not all payment processors are created equal. Start accepting payments online!

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Smart Ways to Use ChatGPT at Your Law Practice—Without Getting into Hot Water

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By streamlining tasks, including marketing and client communications (which any lawyer knows can take up more time than expected), law firms that leverage AI can increase their profitability and productivity. Understandably, many law firms are cautious about utilizing ChatGPT and other AI tools.

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For Busy Law Firms, “Do It For You” Services Are a Smart Play

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Let's face it: you didn't go to law school to become a web developer. You went to fight for justice, to solve complex legal problems, and maybe—just maybe—to rock a killer suit while doing it. So, what's a busy law firm to do? The time drain Time is money, especially in the legal world where billable hours are king.

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How a Client Portal Can Improve Your Law Firm’s Cash Flow

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Poor cash flow is a problem that no law firm wants to have. For a law firm, client portals make it more likely that clients will pay their bills on time. Law firms who accept online payments typically get paid faster, and those payments are easier to track for all parties. The leading cause, though?

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Time Tracking Policies Every Law Firm Should Have

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Why time-tracking policies matter Law firms experience unique challenges in managing time effectively. Effective resource allocation Effective time tracking enables law firms to allocate their resources efficiently. Get free guide How to Master Your Law Firm’s Time and Billing Lawyers have a heavy workload.

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Client Relationships: The Key to Success

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But when attorneys spend so much of their time practicing (not to mention constantly studying) law and handling stressful legal matters, client relationship management can become an afterthought. Firms need positive client relationships to succeed. Pretty self-explanatory, right? Schedule your free demo today to get started.