Retirement

Can a Law Firm Website Fuel Retirement?

Retirement Lawyers often overlook the valuable business assets they build while in practice. These assets, like the firm's website, can increase the value of the firm and influence its salability when it comes time to retire....
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How Can Attorneys Reduce No-Shows?

Empty Chair The new client no-show is a triple-whammy of lost income, lost future referrals and lost marketing dollars. This week we cover tips on how to improve communication with potential and current clients to keep your appointment book humming along....
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How Do I Choose a Domain Name for My Law Firm's Website?

Cursor pointing to http://www. Choosing a domain name is something that you'll ideally do just once. Read on to learn important things to consider when picking a name such as ease of use, marketing potential and sellable value....
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Seeking Testimonials

Testimonials assure your potential clients that other people just like them, in situations much like theirs, felt comforted and were helped when working with you. Unfortunately, many of our clients are often hesitant about asking for testimonials,...
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Creating a Satisfying “Second Act” in Your Legal Career

Attorneys are widely perceived as successful in life and many would affirm their satisfaction with their careers. But lawyers who can claim they “couldn’t be happier” are rare, and far more common are those who don’t take time to consider...
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Using Credit Cards for Retainers and Trust Accounts

One of the most commonly asked questions regarding our Law Firm Merchant Account service pertains to the rules surrounding trust accounts. The rules and requirements vary state by state, so you should check with your local bar to determine which of...
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Cyber-Liability – What’s my exposure? Will my insurance respond?

Law firms of every size and discipline face growing exposures with respect to breaches in their computer security and information systems, with increasingly sophisticated attacks occurring more frequently. Due to rapidly changing policy coverages...
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Law Firm Marketing: Success is in the Details

There is a common misconception in a large segment of the legal profession that marketing equates to advertising and spending a lot of money. That couldn’t be more wrong. Marketing in law firms is all about sweating the details. The details cost...
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Brendan Chard Invited to Speak at Ohio State Bar Solo and Small Firm Convention

Brendan Chard, president of The Modern Firm, has been invited to speak at the first annual Ohio State Bar Solo and Small Firm Conference in Columbus, OH on December 14th. This marks the 3rd state in which Brendan has done continuing legal education...
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Brendan Chard, President of The Modern Firm to speak at Upper Michigan Legal Institute

On June 9th and 10th, Brendan Chard will be presenting at the Upper Michigan Legal Institute and the Michigan Bar Leader’s Forum....
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