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Are you a plaintiff’s law firm owner looking to grow your team with top-notch talent? Hiring and managing the right team can make a significant impact on your firm’s success. I’ll share the top three tips we use at my law firm for building a team of superstars.1. Test First: Ensure the Right FitWhen you’re more »

 Dreams do not happen by accident. Dreams begin with a vision by a dreamer that is crystal clear. Once that vision has been defined, the dreamer knows exactly where they want to end up without necessarily knowing how they will do it. And that’s okay. Do you know where you want to be in 10-20 years?  more »

His response was not what I expected. The question was simple: “If a new client with a $5 million case walked into your firm today, would you meet with them?” The response was quick, “Absolutely not. I have a team that knows exactly what to do. I would only get in the way.” Amazing, I thought. The more »

Running a successful law firm requires more than just legal expertise. To effectively manage and market your firm, you must have a deep understanding of the numbers that drive your business. In this blog post, we’ll explore the three crucial categories of numbers that every law firm owner should be aware of: marketing, case management, more »

 ​In today’s fast-paced legal industry, time management is a critical skill for running a successful plaintiff’s law firm. The ability to stay productive amidst numerous distractions and interruptions can significantly impact the firm’s efficiency and success. I want to share some valuable tips as an experienced attorney. By implementing these strategies, you can optimize your more »

Throughout the workday, you are bombarded by distractions and interruptions. It’s amazing you get anything accomplished.  You have to create rules for engagement with your team members. You might set aside 2 hours between 9 and 11 a.m. as “focused time” where you cannot be interrupted for any reason. When a team member ignores your rule more »

The question posed to a lawyer friend was a simple one: should we re-hire a former team member who was honest, hardworking and that everyone (including our clients) loved?  The response was not what I expected. “You are running a business.  Who cares whether you like or dislike the former team member. What do the more »

The conversation was simple enough. I had not seen one of my wife’s friends for about a year and we were quickly catching up. Eventually, I noticed that my wife’s friend was drinking a water during our conversation, rather than her favorite Diet Coke. I asked about this, and she responded that she has not had more »

Your law firm’s website should be in the top 3 of the local search rankings for your practice areas. PERIOD. If your website isn’t showing up in the top 3 of the local search rankings, consumers won’t find your law firm. And that, my friend, is a problem. So, what can you do today to improve more »