Archive for October 2012
Solo Off to A Bad Start
Starting a law practice is hard enough, without having to defend yourself in a lawsuit. But that’s the position that Carolyn Hartle finds herself in, according to the Sharon Herald, after having launched her new practice while she was still working as an associate at her former law firm, Lewis and Ristvey. But is this…
Read MoreWill Ability Will Prevail?
If you have the time, take a few minutes to scroll through How Technology Is Rewiring the Practice of Law, a to-the-point and not to be missed presentation by Bob Ambrogi, my friend and former Legal Blog Watch co-blogger. In addition to interesting statistics about the current state of the legal profession’s use of technology,…
Read MoreSocial Media v. Referrals: No long an either/or proposition
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’re familiar with the perennial debate over whether social media or personal referrals are the best way to grow a business. Those who hail from the referral-based school of marketing contend that social media is a waste of time, attracting tire-kickers and dud clients. Meanwhile, those who…
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