Technology
M.E. Hammond
How to Choose the Right Browser

The internet has become an integral part of our work, entertainment, and interactions with others. But last time you typed in a web address to access your email or social media of choice, did you think about how it all works? The web browser and applications you rely on daily impacts your speed, security, and overall experience—perhaps more than you know.

How to Choose the Right Browser
Run Your Law Practice
Woodpecker
The Beginners Guide to Starting a Solo Law Firm ...

There are many benefits to becoming your own boss. Obviously, the potential for a higher income and not answering to higher ups are top of the list. You can decide what clients you take on, choose to specify in a certain area of the law, set your prices how you want, and you can build something from the ground up based on your values.

All that said, there are some changes you can expect when starting your own law firm. Once you take the leap, you’re no longer just a lawyer. You’re a business owner first and foremost. Which means your job now comes with all the business operations and tasks that keep your doors open (yes, that means business plans, cash flow forecasts, accounting and more!). You won’t be able to “just practice the law” anymore, and the growth of your law firm lies at your feet.

The Beginners Guide to Starting a Solo Law Firm in 2022
Integrations
Helen Coyne
New Direct Integration Between Woodpecker and ...

Woodpecker is thrilled to announce its new direct integration with MyCase, the leading legal case management software. MyCase was built specifically to support the workflows of law firms, and its user-friendly design is driven by the insights and feedback from the people who use MyCase daily. This new integration gives Woodpecker customers, who are also using MyCase, the ability to create client documents right in MyCase using Woodpecker templates and MyCase client data.

New Direct Integration Between Woodpecker and MyCase
Run Your Law Practice, Document Drafting
Woodpecker
The Essential Guide to Document Automation for ...

Legal document automation is a system or workflow that helps create electronic documents using data already collected. It is used to speed up the drafting process, so you can focus on activities that move the needle, reduce margin for human error, and maintain/increase profit margins.

In this essential guide, we’re going to walk you through what document automation is, the benefits for law firms like yours, how to choose the right software for you, and how to ensure the implementation is a success.

The Essential Guide to Document Automation for Lawyers
Integrations, Process + Workflows
Woodpecker
How to Create a Legal Client Interview Form ...

Many lawyers liken client interviews to a first date. Using the same analogy, in today's digital first world, you could compare a client interview form to an online dating profile. The interview form gives you information about a potential client before you meet them, and forms part of your intake process. It allows you to screen leads to see if they’re a good fit for your services, and ensure there are no conflicts.

In this article, we discuss the importance of high-quality interview form templates, how you can use them to streamline your client intake process, and what questions you should ask to enhance the customer experience.

How to Create a Legal Client Interview Form Template

Run Your Law Practice

The Beginners Guide to Starting a Solo Law Firm in 2022

The Beginners Guide to Starting a Solo Law Firm in 2022

There are many benefits to becoming your own boss. Obviously, the potential for a higher income and not answering to higher ups are top of the list. You can decide what clients you take on, choose to specify in a certain area of the law, set your prices how you want, and you can build something from the ground up based on your values.

All that said, there are some changes you can expect when starting your own law firm. Once you take the leap, you’re no longer just a lawyer. You’re a business owner first and foremost. Which means your job now comes with all the business operations and tasks that keep your doors open (yes, that means business plans, cash flow forecasts, accounting and more!). You won’t be able to “just practice the law” anymore, and the growth of your law firm lies at your feet.

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The Essential Guide to Document Automation for Lawyers

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The Essential Guide to Document Automation for Lawyers

Legal document automation is a system or workflow that helps create electronic documents using data already collected. It is used to speed up the drafting process, so you can focus on activities that move the needle, reduce margin for human error, and maintain/increase profit margins.

In this essential guide, we’re going to walk you through what document automation is, the benefits for law firms like yours, how to choose the right software for you, and how to ensure the implementation is a success.

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Five Ways You Undervalue Your Team Members

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Five Ways You Undervalue Your Team Members

As a lawyer, you may have people who work for you and who work with you. In the legal industry, these team members are often thought of as “cost centers” or “production centers”—not as people.

But this view actually undersells the value your employees and coworkers can bring to your firm.

The unseen value of your staff is a large reserve waiting to be tapped. Leaving that resource untouched makes your employees check out, lose confidence and interest in their job, and ultimately make your clients suffer.

Making the Case for Flat Fee Billing in Legal Services

Making the Case for Flat Fee Billing in Legal Services

As more attorneys automate their processes and operations in response to market demands for more client-centric services, making a transition to a flat rate fees model is gaining more traction. Eventually, and not in the too distant future, those who fail to make the transition will be left behind.