Archive for June 2014
MyShingle Solos
If you read my column over at Above the Law, you might have noticed that I have vacation on the brain. For the next two weeks, I’ll be taking a break from my practice, this blog – and maybe even social media. I know that I’ll be back with lots of new ideas and inspiration…
Read MoreDid Clearspire Expire…or Conspire?
Last week, one of NewLaw’s own, Clearspire expired. Or did it? Clearpsire says otherwise portraying the closure of Clearspire Law as one giant pivot from #AltLaw Firm model to a legal technology company. Clearspire explains that it plans to take the proprietary practice platform, Coral, developed by the non-lawyer owned business side of its operation…
Read MoreHow Should Seasoned Lawyers Prepare for the Future of Law?
Over at Lawyerist, Sam Glover sparked some discussion with the question, How would you advise a new lawyer to prepare for the future of law? Sam’s question generated several thoughtful responses that I commend you to read, but I think there’s an equally significant question that’s been overlooked. Specifically, how should old (or to be…
Read MoreWhy Aren’t Lawyers More Affordable?
A recent article in The Atlantic asks: Is There Such a Thing as an Affordable Lawyer?. A provocative title, but how accurate is it? And how useful are most of the suggested solutions —- which involve automating services or forcing solos and smalls to offer reduced rates and eliminating the “guild mentality” which of course,…
Read MoreSummer Session: Paid Back Up Writing Gig At MyShingle
I’ll be away from MyShingle from mid-June through July 4 weekend. But I can’t let the blog lie fallow for that long a period. So I’m looking for between one and three writers to help fill the gap while I’m gone. I’m interested in writings on all topics related to solo and small firm practice:…
Read MoreUnethical Conduct, But Fee Splitting Is the Least of It
A recent Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Committee (ARDC), reported here misses the point. The ARDC charged a solo estate planning attorney with ethics violations for splitting fees with a non-lawyer financial planner over a five year period between 2007 and 2012. During that time, the financial planner hosted six seminars each year, referring approximately…
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