Whether it’s a recession or a depression we’re in, several lessons have surfaced we cannot ignore. This week, Ed ponders what we can learn from this crisis to ensure we’re on the right track for the future.
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Ed discusses two ways lawyers can lower the cost to clients without discounting the legal service.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVIFpXRidIU?rel=0
Ed examines the complexities of retainers and discusses their use within the legal profession.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cr2iteaWjA?rel=0
How can you protect your law firm? Using Ed’s Network Technology Guidelines as a simple way to prevent technological failures and keep you up to speed to make you more efficient.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKIMkbSaVVg?rel=0
Do you know how your clients would rate you?
During today’s clip, Ed will share some indicators that might help you gauge the rapport between you and your clients.
Ed is often asked how much a law firm should allocate for advertising. The first thing he asks back is, "What is advertising?" Watch this week’s clip to learn more.
One of the most stressful issues for lawyers and their administrators is how to manage old files that pile up. Today, Ed will share some advice on what can be done to save space – and money!
Ed speaks about the financing from a personal injury case.
Ed makes suggestions about what to consider when approaching the end of your lease.
I’ve talked about a lawyer having an estate plan. I’ve talked about creating an estate plan for your law practice; this is an idea first generated by Ellen Peck, retired judge of the California State Bar Trial Court. Now, there is another estate plan to prepare: Digital.
What are you going to do with all your passwords, all your email accounts, all your accounts in social media and all your other accounts that reside in the internet?
Your virtual life doesn’t end just because you die. And in some arenas, the material you have on the internet cannot be removed or taken down. You may even have money residing in some of the internet residences such as PayPal, on-line gambling accounts, etc. Be sure to appoint or designate someone to be responsible for dealing with these issues. Be sure to write down all the accounts and passwords. And be sure to contact such companies as LinkedIn, Facebook, Google, etc. to comply with their policies.
There is little or no case law to date about planning for digital assets after death, and certainly no precedent of which I’m aware on this. But, for just that reason, it’s time to think about these issues.