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Law Firm Accounting and Finance
January 10, 2023

Law Firm Marketing Strategies in 2023

Your law firm needs an effective marketing strategy. These top tips from legal pros will help market your law firm to the right audience and build credible reputation with ease.

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January 10, 2023

How to Create a Great Website for your Law Firm

Having an effective website can make all the difference in generating new leads and business. Build trust in your practice off your law firm's website.

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Case Life Cycle
January 6, 2023

5 Simple Steps to Prepare an Effective Opening Statement

Opening statements are crucial to set the foundation for your case. These simple steps ensure you will land your opening statement and make a huge impact.

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Law Firm Accounting and Finance
December 14, 2022

Developing a Successful Legal Niche as a Personal Injury Attorney

Legal niches can attract the right clients to your law firm and increase your profits by showing the sector of law that you specialize in.

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December 8, 2022

How Small Law Firms Can Attract and Manage Gen Z Lawyers and Staff

Small law firms can easily attract and manage Gen Z staff by employing these best practices to keep them motivated, productive, and loyal.

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Level Case Financing
December 5, 2022

Essential Tools and Tips for Lawyers Traveling on Business

For lawyers on the go, these top tips for traveling lawyers will keep your law firm running and organized.

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Law Firm Accounting and Finance
November 18, 2022

Year-End Accounting Checklist for Law Firms

Law firms must prepare, calculate, and analyze year-end accounting to maximize profits and minimize debt. Read on to conquer your year-end financial checklist for your law firm.

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Case Life Cycle
November 18, 2022

How to Prepare for a Medical Malpractice Case | Tips for Lawyers

Winning a medical malpractice case is expensive and difficult but not impossible with the right resources and strategies. Here are 6 tips every lawyer should consider for building a strong case.

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October 7, 2022

How law office space & design influences workplace culture

Office design can contribute to overall well-being for employees and attract top talent. Learn how law firms are using progressive design solutions to stimulate meaningful cultural changes within their businesses.

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October 4, 2022

Solo practitioners and small firms: Greater possibilities through litigation insurance and financing

Solo practitioners and small firms can miss out on superior revenue growth opportunities when fronting costs on their own. Read on to learn how litigation insurance and financing can resolve challenges and increase profitability for these lawyers.

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September 22, 2022

Should plaintiff attorneys pay out of pocket for discovery expenses?

As many of the largest litigation expenditures go toward discovery, plaintiff attorneys look to case expense financing as a means to devote adequate funds to discovery endeavors without financially overleveraging themselves or their firms.

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September 13, 2022

6 game-changing tech tools to boost efficiency at your practice

Using technology to increase productivity–while reducing costs–can make a huge difference in your law firm. Check out these 7 game-changing tech tools to boost efficiency at your practice.

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August 31, 2022

Are law firms filing more lawsuits to collect unpaid legal fees?

Attorneys and firms have historically avoided suing their own clients, but litigation to recoup unpaid legal fees has grown in recent years, as has the amount of money at stake, as law firms pay closer attention to their margins.

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August 25, 2022

Job Market for 2021 Law Graduates is One of the Strongest Ever

The National Association for Law Placement released recent findings that show law graduates of the class of 2021 are experiencing record high salaries and employment.

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August 23, 2022

For discovery violations, Google ordered to pay almost $1M in attorney fees and costs

A recent complaint alleges that Google owes damages to nearly millions of internet users who browsed in Incognito mode since 2016, given the tech company illegally collected private user information from Incognito internet users despite Chrome’s code outlining that such data isn’t saved.

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August 4, 2022

How can women-owned certification benefit your law firm?

Although lucrative equity partnerships and leadership roles in Big Law remain elusive for female attorneys, certification can present major benefits to law firms, such as an increase of referrals and higher appeal from clients seeking diversity in outside counsel.

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August 4, 2022

Charitable litigation funding deployed against big hospital chains

Major financing from Arnold Ventures backs Fairmark Partners LLP, a law firm representing various plaintiffs who allege that large hospital systems have leveraged their market power to suppress competition and illegally raise prices.

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August 4, 2022

Will secondary litigation finance deals catch on?

A secondary deal in litigation finance occurs when a primary investor sells its interest in an investment to a separate investor. Why has Gerchen Capital raised $750 million for the first litigation fund aimed at secondary transactions?

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June 3, 2022

Big Law liked litigation funding in 2021

Litigation funding use among firms in the Am Law 200 rose by 46% in 2021 as compared to 2020. Big firms partook in forty-one percent of four hundred twenty-six litigation funder deals begun that year and fifty-three percent of the deals involving portfolios of multiple cases—a remarkable four hundred eighty-eight percent increase from 2020.

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June 3, 2022

Pandemic-caused court backlogs continue to affect the U.S. legal system

Since 2020, the justice system has struggled to keep the wheels turning. Judges and lawyers acclimated to virtual courtrooms, continuing with non-jury hearings and arguments even when in-person proceedings shut down for weeks or months at a time, but these conditions seriously slowed jury trials.

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June 3, 2022

Consumer Legal Funding Act reaches Illinois governor’s desk

The Consumer Legal Funding Act, which would govern third party consumer litigation lending in Illinois, moved quickly through the majority democratic state legislature—much to the chagrin of insurers and business interests—has reached governor J.B. Pritzker’s desk for signing into law.

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June 1, 2022

The Lanier Trial Academy Master Class 6

The upcoming Lanier Trial Academy Master Class 6.0 is set to run from the 20th-23rd of June in the Marriott Marquis Hotel In Huston TX and offers a wealth of knowledge and information for legal minds. With nearly 35 years in business and 60 attorneys, The Lanier Law Firm has experience representing clients all over the country. 

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June 1, 2022

The Florida Justice Association Annual Conference

With decades of legal experience behind them, the Florida Justice Association is sharing some of their knowledge at their annual conference, June 15-18. This event will be held at The Breakers Palm Beach hotel. It consists of 4 seminars covering topics like advanced trial skills and max settlements. 

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May 20, 2022

How is case cost financing different from pre-settlement funding?

Pre-settlement funding (PSF) products offer claimants up-front cash during a pending lawsuit in exchange for an ownership interest in all or a portion of the eventual award or settlement on a non-recourse basis. So, what, exactly, does that mean?

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May 13, 2022

District of Delaware Chief Judge requires disclosure of third-party litigation funding

In April 2022, Chief District Judge Colm F. Connolly of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware issued a standing order requiring litigants appearing before him to disclose whether any part of their attorneys’ fees and expenses are being paid by a third party in exchange for a share of the litigation proceeds or “a non-monetary result.”

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Law Firm Accounting and Finance
May 23, 2023

Maximizing Your LinkedIn Profile: A Guide for Lawyers

Maximize your LinkedIn profile to get the most out of the platform with this helpful guide for lawyers.

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Law Firm Accounting and Finance
May 17, 2023

Strategies to Generate More Leads for Your Law Firm

For any law firm, a consistent flow of new leads is essential for growth and success. In this blog post, we will explore effective strategies that can help your law firm generate more leads and expand your client base.

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Level Case Financing
May 15, 2023

Why a Law Firm Should Start a Newsletter

A good newsletter is a great way to grow a business and a brand, including law firms. We dive into all the benefits of starting one as a law firm.

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Law Firm Accounting and Finance
May 2, 2023

Improve Your Law Firm’s Cash Flow with These Five Tips

Cash flow management is critical for the success of any law firm. Improving cash flow is an ongoing process that requires a proactive approach. Here are four tips to help you improve cash flow at your law firm:

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Law Firm Accounting and Finance
April 19, 2023

Solo Law Practice: Pros and Cons

Discover the pros and cons of working in a solo law practice. Learn about the benefits of autonomy and flexibility, as well as the challenges of increased responsibility and limited resources. Make an informed decision about starting your own law practice.V

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