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April 13, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About LEDES Billing
Law firms who wish to work for insurance carriers or larger companies are finding it almost impossible to do so if they are unable or unwilling to practice LEDES e-billing. For the firm manager who has never dealt with LEDES e-billing requirements, the task can feel daunting. With a basic understanding and a few tips to get your invoices approved through the audit process, your firm can accept clients who require e-billing without fear.
April 7, 2021
Does Your Firm Need Legal Workflow Automation?
What if I told you about a technology that would relieve 50% of the administrative burden from your job…would you be interested in hearing what I had to say? Of course you would! And that’s why many in the legal tech community have become fascinated by workflow technology. For many […]

April 6, 2021
Practice Area Expansion: Everything Your Firm Should Know
If your firm has decided it needs to move into another practice area, you may be wondering where to start. There are many things to consider, check out our tips to get you started!

April 1, 2021
What Practice Management Features Does Your Firm Need?
A practice management system creates a hub for the entire firm to find information about your cases, which makes you more efficient and allows you to give better client services, answer questions faster, and gain a better grasp of your data. But how do you decide which practice management features you need? We have your answers!

March 29, 2021
Do Law Firms Need a Software Consultant?
Should firms work directly with practice management vendors or should firms utilize practice management consultants? Ultimately, you will have to make the best decision for your firm and choose a direction that best aligns with your goals and processes, but we have some tips that can help you make that decision!

March 25, 2021
Tips for Building a Requirements List for Your Next Legal Software
Buying legal technology can be a huge source of stress. By building out a requirements list you'll not only be better prepared, but you will have a better sense of what your firm actually needs. This step is critical in the buying process, find out why.

March 22, 2021
How to Manage Change in Your Law Firm
Change can be hard, but without it, your firm will lack the progress and development needed to stay competitive. There are steps you can take to encourage your firm to embrace this change and mitigate the pain points that arise from such adoption. Take a look!

March 16, 2021
Determining the Right Time to Evaluate New Technology
Timing is everything, right? The old adage holds true when thinking about upgrading technology. How do you know when it’s time to start evaluating new technology? Is there ever a bad time? And why do you need to make a change anyway? We have your answers.

March 8, 2021
Law Firm Structure: Using Departments to Analyze Profitability by Practice Area and Delegate Tasks
There are multiple metrics that your firm can use to monitor and ensure financial success. One of those is how you structure your departments

March 4, 2021
Cost Breakdown of Cloud and On-Premise Software
There are vast differences between cloud and on-premise servers, but how do you know which one is right for your firm? We have the breakdown from cost, to characteristics, and everything in between.

March 2, 2021
Best Legal Time & Billing Tips for Firm Managers in 2021
The legal billing process can be a challenge for every law firm, but it doesn’t have to be. A combination of the right policies, procedures, and technology can be used to stay on top of attorney time and make the billing process efficient and accurate.

February 25, 2021
Mobile Security 101 for Attorneys
Because of our cellphones, we can now get our work done anywhere and at any time. But this comes with a price... Mobile security is a must, especially in the legal industry and if you're not taking the appropriate steps to ensure your client's information is safe, you could be opening yourself up to security breaches.

February 23, 2021
How to Use Cost Accounting to Determine Profitability
How does a firm determine the cost of their product? It isn’t as complicated as you may think, find out why!

February 18, 2021
Strategic Planning for Law Firms: Learning the Financial Basics
Every firm has its own set of goals and objectives, but not every firm knows how to reach them. Utilizing a strategic plan will help you properly analyze and allocate your resources to achieve your targets. If you're unsure of where to begin, we can help!

February 16, 2021
4 Steps to Help Your Firm Build a Better Budget
What does your cash flow look like this year? How about your net income by year-end? Having a quality budget in place removes the guesswork and fear from your financial picture and ensures you end up where you want to go.

February 11, 2021
6 Steps to Remote International Depositions
In this remote world we live in now, many aspects of our jobs have changed. Conducting remote international depositions is no exception. Learn what you should be aware of, the steps you should be taking, and how you can best navigate this critical part of your job in our new world.

February 9, 2021
6 Tips to Manage Your Exhibits in a Virtual Courtroom
How do you manage exhibits in a virtual courtroom? Going to court today looks different. The processes and procedures we may have followed at one point have changed. Because of this, there are some steps you should follow, take a look!

February 4, 2021
6 KPIs Your Firm Should Keep Track of
In, Accounting 101 for Law Firms we discussed how when firms are asked, “How do you want to define growth?” The leading response is always through revenue. That is great, right?! “Revenue.” We all love this word, it’s great a great way to track performance, but how do you actually […]

February 2, 2021
Email Hacks: How to Manage Your Inbox in 2021
Everyone handles their email inbox differently, but one thing is for certain, our inboxes today are significantly more overwhelming than they were even just a few years ago. Because of this, three things are significantly impacted by our time spent on email: our mood, our focus, and our to-do list. Let's take a look at how you can better manage your inbox and your time!

January 28, 2021
Building a Better Client Intake Process with 6 Steps and a Checklist
Think of your client intake process as your first impression. What would potential new clients say about you to their friends? Would they hire you on the spot? This process can be easy to overlook, but we have made it easy for you with a checklist that will keep you on track.

January 21, 2021
Business Development 101: Online Communication Strategies to Increase Your Billable Hours
There are so many communication tools that work to improve your business development process, but if you do not know how to use them you will not only be creating inefficiencies for your firm, but you will also be losing billable hours too.

January 18, 2021
PPP2 for Law Firms: How to Qualify and Apply
In late December 2020, Congress approved an additional COVID-19 relief package as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Included in the $900 billion aid package is funding intended to provide a second round of relief for small businesses that are still struggling in the wake of the worldwide pandemic. […]

January 14, 2021
Don't Make the Same Mistakes: What Makes a Great Law Firm in 2021?
On average, attorneys only bill 2.3 hours of their day, while they spend 30% of their time on business development. Intake process is critical, but without an effective process, you're losing money. It’s as simple as that.

January 12, 2021
Reviews & Millennials Part 2: Using Insights to Reduce Friction
Take a look take a look at how you can use your online web presence to protect and gain referrals, how you can utilize the power that is Google, and how to begin thinking about social media as a point of leverage not a pain point.