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Tips on Productivity: Go Slow and Steady
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Many years ago, I drove a 1969 Volkswagen almost 1,000 miles up and down the California coast to attend a deposition. It was a beautiful trip, especially along...
Pleading for the Public: How Readable Is Your Writing?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
When drafting a pleading, most practitioners focus on proving their case to a judge, and never give a second thought about the general public as an audience....
When Pleading Do You Write plaintiff, Plaintiff, or PLAINTIFF?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Your legal writing style, believe it or not, matters. Judges, and their clerks, appreciate clear writing devoid of unnecessary terms and phrases. However, when...
Solo Lawyers: Tips for Working on Your Summer Vacation
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
'Working vacation' is an oxymoron, especially for solo attorneys. So why do we plunge head first into the ritual? It's like starting a journey, knowing that...
Time to Raise Your Billable Rate?
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
When is it time to raise your billable rate? When you want to buy a new BMW. Just kidding, sort of. Deciding when to raise your rates depends on a number of...
What's Your Practice Worth?
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Thinking about selling your practice? If so, the next question may help you make up your mind. How much is it worth? It's hard to say, kind of like explaining...