Recent Articles from Ed Poll
How to prioritize
A frequent refrain from harried lawyers is, “I’m so overwhelmed that I just don’t have time to take care of myself.” Do you feel the same way? If so, do you think you are providing your clients with the best service possible? Prioritization Some would say it’s a matter of time management. For lawyers, no ...
Ageism not the remedy to attorney overpopulation
A frequent refrain from harried lawyers is, “I’m so overwhelmed that I just don’t have time to take care of myself.” Do you feel the same way? If so, do you think you are providing your clients with the best service possible? Prioritization Some would say it’s a matter of time management. For lawyers, no ...
Simple antidote to ‘seat of the pants’ management
A frequent refrain from harried lawyers is, “I’m so overwhelmed that I just don’t have time to take care of myself.” Do you feel the same way? If so, do you think you are providing your clients with the best service possible? Prioritization Some would say it’s a matter of time management. For lawyers, no ...
A door opens for nonlawyer fee-sharing
A frequent refrain from harried lawyers is, “I’m so overwhelmed that I just don’t have time to take care of myself.” Do you feel the same way? If so, do you think you are providing your clients with the best service possible? Prioritization Some would say it’s a matter of time management. For lawyers, no ...
Falling behind tech curve may constitute malpractice
A frequent refrain from harried lawyers is, “I’m so overwhelmed that I just don’t have time to take care of myself.” Do you feel the same way? If so, do you think you are providing your clients with the best service possible? Prioritization Some would say it’s a matter of time management. For lawyers, no ...
Find your motivation for change – before you get stuck in place
A frequent refrain from harried lawyers is, “I’m so overwhelmed that I just don’t have time to take care of myself.” Do you feel the same way? If so, do you think you are providing your clients with the best service possible? Prioritization Some would say it’s a matter of time management. For lawyers, no ...
Lawyers, know when to say ‘no’ to potential clients
A frequent refrain from harried lawyers is, “I’m so overwhelmed that I just don’t have time to take care of myself.” Do you feel the same way? If so, do you think you are providing your clients with the best service possible? Prioritization Some would say it’s a matter of time management. For lawyers, no ...
Small firms and the small-business challenge
A frequent refrain from harried lawyers is, “I’m so overwhelmed that I just don’t have time to take care of myself.” Do you feel the same way? If so, do you think you are providing your clients with the best service possible? Prioritization Some would say it’s a matter of time management. For lawyers, no ...
A collection policy to avoid write-downs
A frequent refrain from harried lawyers is, “I’m so overwhelmed that I just don’t have time to take care of myself.” Do you feel the same way? If so, do you think you are providing your clients with the best service possible? Prioritization Some would say it’s a matter of time management. For lawyers, no ...
Would your firm pass a data security audit?
Lawyers are bound by Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15, which requires that client files be “appropriately safeguarded;” failure to comply is a failure in the overall duty to act competently and in the best interests of a client.
What should your advertising say?
A frequent refrain from harried lawyers is, “I’m so overwhelmed that I just don’t have time to take care of myself.” Do you feel the same way? If so, do you think you are providing your clients with the best service possible? Prioritization Some would say it’s a matter of time management. For lawyers, no ...
Of veterinarians, lawyers and social media
A frequent refrain from harried lawyers is, “I’m so overwhelmed that I just don’t have time to take care of myself.” Do you feel the same way? If so, do you think you are providing your clients with the best service possible? Prioritization Some would say it’s a matter of time management. For lawyers, no ...