Before diving into the day-to-day management, it's crucial to establish the foundations of a small law firm. Begin by choosing the right legal structure, such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or ...

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If you’re reading legal briefs late at night because administrative tasks consumed your day, you’re not alone. But you don’t have to accept this as the inevitable cost of managing a small law firm ...

Many more law firms — of all sizes and types — believe that their future organizational and financial security is linked to growth and diversification. Many more law firms — of all sizes and types — ...

An overview of small law firm billing guidelines and best practices, including different fee arrangements, setting fees, recordkeeping and timekeeping, actions available for non-payment and ...

"Be honest and truthful; follow through on your commitments; go the extra mile for your firm, partners, and clients; and always seek to do the right thing, even if it is not the popular thing. People ...

Ever spend hours hunting for a file you swore you saved? Or find yourself scrambling for the latest version of a contract at the last minute?

US law firms have tapped into significant opportunities in the cleantech space and are trying to manage some of the intellectual property challenges that come up in the sector. Many businesses are ...

Opinion: Management service organizations may be attractive to law firms that need capital or want to reduce administrative ...