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If You Don’t Have Legal Malpractice Insurance You Need To Know That …

Dec 14, 2017 in Guest Bloggers

Prospective client Diane has a complex legal issue in Illinois. Her matter will likely generate millions of dollars in revenue. She receives two referrals, one for Grace and one for Alan. Diane decides to search for these lawyers on the ARDC website (this is the disciplinary agency that regulates lawyers in Illinois) to learn more about them. Diane learns from the website that Grace does not have legal malpractice insurance; but Alan does. They have both been active Illinois licensed attorneys for 10 years. Who does she pick? Wait! This is not only not a silly question, but read the answer and the changes now being implemented for those who don’t have malpractice insurance. Illinois is leading significant changes. You’ll be glad you read this.

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Planning A Soft Relaunch of Your Firm is Great During Holidays – Guest Lecture with Jared Correia

Dec 11, 2017 in Audio, Guest Lectures, Jared Correia

While recorded over the summer, the sentiment remains the same over any stretch of downtime. It is great to plan soft relaunches of your firm during slow periods. Soft relaunches can include the announcement of a new employee, new website design, rebranding, any number of changes in your firm that give you a new marketing opportunity. So, listen and learn. (Oh, and enjoy Jared’s heavy breathing. He gets excited for these podcasts!!)

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Going to the Dogs, Cats, Birds and Horses

Dec 7, 2017 in Guest Bloggers

For the final column of 2017, highlighting attorneys who rezoomed their career, I thought I would update readers on my journey back into the law. It has been an incredibly enlightening, sometimes frustrating, yet joyful journey. Today, I find myself loving what I do and looking forward to going to work every morning. Doing what I am doing now means more to me than all the ups and downs of the last 6 years. Here’s my story.

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Is Soliciting Crowdfunded Donations for Payment of Fees a Good Idea?

Dec 4, 2017 in Guest Bloggers

While crowdfunding models vary, there are primarily two general approaches. One is an investment model where the contributor invests funds in exchange for some kind of benefit. The other model is the donation approach, where the donor has no expectation of a return or benefit, and this is the model I’m going to discuss.

Let’s start with a potential client who has no ability to cover your fees. Would it be ethically permissible to solicit donations through a crowdfunding source as a way to have your fees paid?

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[Sponsored]Free eBook: Local Business Marketing Strategies for Lawyers

Nov 16, 2017 in Sponsored

There are more opportunities than ever to market your firm, but are you using the right local marketing strategy to become trusted in your community and reach potential future clients?

This free Local Business Marketing Strategies for Lawyers eBook gives tips on:

How to manage your local and digital reputation
Listing your firm on local directories
Developing a strong online presence
Much more!

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Cyber November – We’re Doing It Again! 30% Off Annual Tuition

Nov 13, 2017 in Announcements, News

If you were kicking yourself for missing this event last year…the wait is over. Cyber Monday 2016 was such an unqualified success we decided to rinse and repeat!

For 14 days, Monday, November 13th through Cyber Monday, November 27th, when you enroll as an ANNUAL student at Solo Practice University® you will receive 30% off your first year’s tuition…and every year thereafter when it automatically renews.

There is no coupon code needed. Just enroll by 9 pm PST – Monday, November 27, 2017 – and your tuition will be just $557! Crazy, right?

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How to Shop for Legal Technology Solutions – Guest Lecture with Chelsey Lambert of LexTechReview

Nov 9, 2017 in Audio, Guest Lectures

In an ever-expanding pool of Legal Technology Solutions, how do you pick the right technology for your solo/small firm? How do you address the mandatory need for cybersecurity to prevent hacking and protect your clients’ data? How do you protect your livelihood in a catastrophe? Chelsey’s knowledge will leave you a little breathless. Listen to this jam-packed podcast before you download her incredible her free100 page 2017 Legal Technology Buyer’s Guide .

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