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Justice Gap Widens: Low-Income Americans Face Battle for Legal Help
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
At the end of each day, Elinor's disabled daughter had to crawl four flights of stairs to their apartment. It took more than an hour to get in and out of her...
When to Request Judicial Recusal?
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
If your judge wants to hold you in contempt, you might want to request judicial recusal. But if you haven't made the request before such an ominous turn of...
Advising Clients on the Do's and Don'ts of Keeping an Injury Diary
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
It's an adage that some clients seem to know instinctively: put everything in writing. But before your personal injury client writes too much, sit down and...
Competition for Pricing Legal Fees Heats Up
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Is it getting hot in here, or is it just the competition for pricing legal fees heating up? If you have started to sweat over the pressure to cut fees, you are...
Profitable Niche Markets for Lawyers
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Willie Sutton, Jr., the quotable bank robber, explained his professional motivation the best. Asked by a reporter why he robbed banks, Sutton replied: "I rob...
How to Determine Your Value, and Price Accordingly
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
It takes a conscience -- not a calculator -- to figure out the right hourly fee to charge clients. Years ago, I learned this lesson in a divorce case. I...