Certainly the biggest challenge for me, as an outside or, if you prefer, “outhouse,” lawyer representing private clients is keeping up my client development efforts, even when I’m absolutely slammed in the actual practice of…
Read ArticleIt is simply too easy for lawyers to quickly lose credibility within the bar and before the judiciary. It seems we’ve already lost this battle with much of the public, but within the profession…
Read ArticleThe Defense Research Institute (DRI) is seeking new members and I promised to do my part with this public service announcement.* I’ve belonged to DRI since my first year of practice and I have found…
Read ArticleLike many business books, the Attorney entry into Michael Gerber’s E-Myth series is substantively less revolutionary than it sounds. But, it contains advice which, if followed, can be transformative. What is an E-Myth Attorney? “In short, the…
Read ArticleFollowing my post yesterday about the California Bar’s exploration of a possible skills requirement, I was pleased to see that my alma mater, Loyola Law School, has rolled out a new “Concentration” program which,…
Read ArticleThe California State Bar has apparently formed a task force to explore whether to “develop a regulatory requirement for a pre-admission practical skills training program” for new lawyers. Is this a good idea? I…
Read ArticleCongratulations 2012 law school graduates! Welcome to the war. Wear sunscreen. Seriously, though, I have a piece of advice I wish I had known and followed almost 20 years ago. Make a list of every person with…
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