Some lawyers refuse to experiment with flat fee billing – not because of confusion over how to set prices or concerns over under-charging — but because they believe that flat fees raise ethical red flags. Truth is, the vast majority of jurisdictions allow flat fee billing, but at the same time, they also impose
Back in May 2022, I posted about how solo and small lawyers are using TikTok to share their legal knowledge, opinions and a behind-the-scenes look at their practices. But as I’m learning from my own experimentation on TikTok, it can be difficult to post regularly enough to gain real traction or attract clients.
Even
Part I of this post on Web 3.0 + Engagement Agreements discussed considerations for representing DAOs in lawyer engagement agreements. Here in Part II, we’ll move on to what terms to include in your retainer agreement to ethically accept cryptocurrency or NFTs as payment for legal services.
Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments For Legal Fees
For
Ready or not, Web 3.0 is going mainstream. According to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Blockchain and Web3 published in July 2022, wider consumer and business adoption of Web 3.0 commercial applications like blockchain wallets, cryptocurrency, NFT games and smart contracts are on course to reach a tipping point in the next two to five
As you’ve probably heard a million times already, we’re living in the age of the Great Reassessment where employees are rethinking their priorities and leaving their jobs to pursue their passion.
But for lawyers suffocating under the weight of crushing student debt, or longing to retire but not confident they can afford it, the reality
“Relax, ” said the night man
“We are programmed to receive”
“You can check-out any time you like”
“But you can never leave!”
–Hotel California, The Eagles
We’re all familiar with the song Hotel California, that fictitious resort where guests are trapped for eternity. Well, what if the Hotel California wasn’t an imaginary destination
Welcome to MyShingle’s series celebrating Woman-Owned and Mom-Owned Law Firms. This profile features Frances Shefter, an education law attorney in Rockville, Maryland.
What is your name?
Frances Shefter
Law School attended and year of graduation.
Stetson University College of Law, 2005
Name, location(s) and URL of Law Firm.
Shefter Law, PA
110 N. Washington Street,
When it comes to influencing public policy and the judicial system, it often seems as if biglaw attorneys have the upper hand. Many large firm attorneys have the kinds of connections that can put them on an inside track for judicial appointments. And biglaw attorneys also have ample resources to back candidates who share their
Welcome to the MyShingle profile series, Run Solo Run where we feature solo and small law firm owners running for office. Today, we’re pleased to feature David Levesque, owner of Levesque Law, a general civil practice firm in Damariscotta, Maine. Levesque is a candidate for Maine State Senate District 13 in the Democratic
Welcome to the MyShingle profile series, Run Solo Run where we feature solo and small law firm owners running for office. In this piece, we’re profiling Valeria N. Tomlin owner of Tomlin Law Offices a family law firm in Largo, Maryland — my home state. Tomlin is a candidate for Delegate for Maryland District 23.