Last month, I posted this form seeking information on your favorite gifts to give to clients and referral sources, as well as gifts that you’d like to receive. The topic of giving gifts versus sending thank yous generated some healthy discussion in the comments – and in fact, if a written note is your preferred
The First Week of Going Solo
The following is a guest post by Carl, a New Jersey Divorce Attorney who recently hung a shingle.
The First Week of Going Solo
Day 1
The first few weeks of hanging a shingle and starting a law practice are a blurry, fear-inducing yet simultaneously exciting tightrope walk along the edge of hope and fear.
Go Rural, Young – and Old – Solos
Last week, the WSJ Law Blog highlighted this story reporting on South Dakota’s push to bring more lawyers to rural parts of the state. As you’d expect, the shortage arises as a result of the older lawyers in rural communities nearing retirement in combination with the departure of younger lawyers for opportunities in larger towns
MyShingle Fashion: How To Dress Like a French Woman: K.I.S.S.
And so begins my next little mini-series for MyShingle! I’m calling it “How To Dress Like a French Woman,” because in this series, I teach you how to build and assemble a Lazy Susan so you have a great place to store your spices.
Er, wait, no, I seem to have gotten my note cards
Community Involvement As A Marketing Tool
The following is a guest post by Noble McIntyre of McIntyre Law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Let’s be honest. That title sounds cynical at best, opportunistic at worst. But hear me out. Getting involved with your community can be one of the best ways to market your firm, not just because of the business you’ll
A Solo Fought the Law and the Solo Won! NY Jud. Code 470 Found Unconstitutional!
Note: You can find the latest update regarding this post here: Solo Seeks to Challenge Archaic Bonafide Office Rules at the Supremes
The wheels of justice grind slowly, but exceedingly fine.
Nearly four years have passed since New-York barred, New Jersey residing attorney Ekaterina Schoenefeld refused to play scofflaw and ignore a valid law requiring
Why I’m Glad I Never Counted
As a parent, I’ve made so many mistakes that it’s difficult to keep track. I over-promised and under-delivered, sent school forms in late and never, ever did the school trip thing, let alone cook organic meals, assemble two dozen spiders out of oreos and pretzels or organize playgroups like the moms profiled in Good Enough
MyShingle Fashion: How To Dress Like a French Woman: A Collection of Sheath Dresses
Bonjour, readers! Ça roule?
Last time, I shared a keep-it-simple outfit featuring a sheath dress and heels. Unfortunately, the sheath dress was grey. Well, that’s not unfortunate, exactly. There’s nothing wrong with a grey dress. It’s just that it’s … well … Ça ne casse rien.
So today, I’m going to share a bunch of
The Online Guide to Starting a Law Firm is Finally Here!
Ever since I moved to this space, I’ve been waiting, waiting, waiting to publish the online guide that houses all of this site’s content in one enormous place. At the same time, I realize that I’ve also got some gaps in content – areas that need some bulking up, and the online guide lets me
Just Because Lawyer Marketing Is Ethical Doesn’t Mean It’s EFFECTIVE!!!
It’s been stormy summer for Groupon, a daily deal website and once darling of Wall Street. Since June, Groupon’s web traffic tanked by 50 percent, its IPO is on the rocks and a judge just green-lighted a false advertising suit filed against the company. Still, Groupon can celebrate one victory: a thumbs