Justice Gap Widens: Low-Income Americans Face Battle for Legal Help
At the end of each day, Elinor’s disabled daughter had to crawl four flights of stairs to their apartment. It took more than an […]
Read moreWhen to Request Judicial Recusal?
If your judge wants to hold you in contempt, you might want to request judicial recusal. But if you haven’t made the request before […]
Read moreAdvising Clients on the Do’s and Don’ts of Keeping an Injury Diary
It’s an adage that some clients seem to know instinctively: put everything in writing. But before your personal injury client writes too much, sit […]
Read moreCompetition for Pricing Legal Fees Heats Up
Is it getting hot in here, or is it just the competition for pricing legal fees heating up? If you have started to sweat […]
Read moreProfitable Niche Markets for Lawyers
Willie Sutton, Jr., the quotable bank robber, explained his professional motivation the best. Asked by a reporter why he robbed banks, Sutton replied: “I […]
Read moreHow to Determine Your Value, and Price Accordingly
It takes a conscience — not a calculator — to figure out the right hourly fee to charge clients. Years ago, I learned this […]
Read moreWhich States Have the Most DUI Arrests, Fatalities?
No place is safe with drunk drivers on the road, but statistics show that some places are more dangerous than others. According to a […]
Read moreWhen Should a Solo Lawyer Outsource Work?
If you are thinking about whether to outsource legal work, it’s about time. A solo practitioner cannot do it all alone, despite what My […]
Read moreDo Law Firms Need On-Site Therapists for Lawyers’ Mental Health?
‘When did you first start fantasizing about becoming a wealthy BigLaw partner?’ the therapist asks. Alright, it’s a fantasy but is it a malady? […]
Read moreImmigrants Facing Deportation Offered Free Legal Help in San Francisco
Miguel, being held in a detention center because of a criminal conviction, was stumbling through a deportation hearing. He didn’t speak English well, he […]
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