Finding your fish in a sea of potential clients
In dating, when a significant other – or even a hoped-for significant other decides to part ways– it elicits the adage “Well, there are lots of fish in the sea.” That’s a bunch of crap. You don’t want...
View Article4 ways to rock the Avvo Q&A forum
While you might claim your Avvo profile, you are a lurker when it comes to that Q&A section of the site. That is because you are not sure you have enough time or can convey your thoughts to the...
View ArticleLawyernomics Modern JD spotlight: Chad Van Horn
The Modern JD spotlight series is a feature on Lawyernomics that highlights attorneys that are using technology, their brand and marketing in innovative ways to connect with clients and their peers....
View Article5 Ways attorneys can use storytelling to connect with clients
With 1.3 million attorneys in the United States (that’s 1 for every 265 people!), the biggest challenges aren’t always faced in the courtroom but rather in the marketing department. With hundreds of...
View Article3 days of inspiration, learning and networking in Las Vegas
The legal industry is changing rapidly and as an attorney trying to grow your practice, your ability to adapt becomes more and more important to long-term success. Avvo’s annual Lawyernomics conference...
View ArticleLawyernomics Modern JD spotlight: Jason Beahm
The Modern JD spotlight series is a feature on Lawyernomics that highlights attorneys that are using technology, their brand and marketing in innovative ways to connect with clients and their peers....
View ArticleHow to build your firm’s net worth with a strong referral network
For every service sector enterprise, maintaining a robust business network is key to success. Law firms are no exception. It’s not just whom you know; it’s who knows you. Relationships in the legal...
View ArticleLawyernomics Modern JD spotlight: Patrice Perkins
Photo credit: Ten LaShon The Modern JD spotlight series is a feature on Lawyernomics that highlights attorneys that are using technology, their brand and marketing in innovative ways to connect with...
View ArticleWhy your practice needs a formal law firm business plan
Solo law practice and small law firm owners frequently see themselves as engaging in a noble profession that offers services no one else can. The skills and training lawyers obtain to provide effective...
View ArticleInfographic: What do lawyers at the top of Google search results have in common?
This is a question we are always discussing at NiftyLaw. It generates ideas around best practices and gives us insights into what we need to be doing when we build law firm websites. Recently, we...
View ArticleLawyernomics Modern JD spotlight: Jennifer Brandt
The Modern JD spotlight series is a feature on Lawyernomics that highlights attorneys that are using technology, their brand and marketing in innovative ways to connect with clients and their peers....
View ArticleLawyernomics 2017 will explore marketing bets that grow great businesses
This week we announced that Tom Breitling, entrepreneur and author of “Double or Nothing,” will deliver the keynote at our annual Lawyernomics conference in Vegas. The conference will be held April 20...
View ArticleLet’s rethink Love Your Lawyer Day
So, today is “Love Your Lawyer” day. Some think it’s a great idea. Others are, shall we say, less enthusiastic. We at Avvo think that “to love your lawyer or not to love your lawyer?” may be the wrong...
View ArticleHow to get the most out of your law firm marketing team
There are many ways to approach the execution of law firm marketing. Some lawyers take an ad hoc approach and do what I call, “throw darts blindfolded in the dark.” This is not an approach I recommend....
View ArticleLawyernomics Modern JD spotlight: John Berry
The Modern JD spotlight series is a feature on Lawyernomics that highlights attorneys that are using technology, their brand and marketing to connect with clients and their peers. These attorneys come...
View ArticleNew Avvo study: understanding the Millennial legal consumer
The latest whitepaper by Nika Kabiri, Director of Strategic Insights at Avvo, was released today “Law their way: Turning Millennial consumers into new clients.” The paper dives into detailed findings...
View ArticleLawyernomics Modern JD spotlight: Travis Jacobs
The Modern JD spotlight series is a feature on Lawyernomics that highlights attorneys that are using technology, their brand and marketing in innovative ways to connect with clients and their peers....
View ArticleLawyers: Seth Godin wants to know what you’re so afraid of
A week ago I met with a recent law grad. He was interested in a career in technology law and as a former technology lawyer, now legal technology dude, these people approach me often. This particular...
View ArticleCollect fees for your practice everyday with these 3 strategies
Fee collection is the lifeblood of most law practices. In my practice, where I work with small business owners, I make it a priority to collect fees—whether small or large, consultation or full...
View Article5 keys to client service that create a thriving law practice
Lawyers are smart, well-trained professionals who provide expertise not usually available elsewhere. In the past, attorneys relied primarily on their legal skills to get new clients and keep them. Law...
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