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Is Demand for Small Firms Likely to Drop?
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
After years of demand growth, things are starting to look down for BigLaw firms. Large firms are seeing their first drop in demand since 2013, according to a...
You've Been Formally Prosecuted in State Bar Court. Now What?
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
You worked hard for your license to practice law. You studied the LSAT, got into school, passed the bar and passed moral character and fitness... and a single...
So, Your Client Complained to the State Bar. What Now?
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
It's doubtful that anyone got into this business to be liked. Still, client complaints are not something you ever anticipate. Complaints by clients can be...
How Can You Improve Follow Through in Your Firm?
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
We've all been there. Someone, a partner, co-counsel, support staff, whoever, makes commitments at the onset of a project, and they never follow through. This...
Passive Voice Was Used and It Was Fine
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Two rules make up the bedrock of pretty much any basic writing instruction: know the difference between your and you're, and don't use passive voice. Passive...
5 Legal Project Management Tips for Lawyers
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Knowing the law is one thing, being able to get legal work done well and efficiently is another. And plenty of attorneys could use a little help in the latter...