I always talk about my frustrating experience at a certain semi-prestigious Long Island law firm (sorry, Lois). I do it partly to rub my success in their noses because they never had faith in me, but mostly because the way I...more
Google AdWords and Microsoft Advertising are two common ways law firms advertise online. For law firms who use this advertising approach, when individuals type in relevant keywords in the search engines about legal services...more
Strong visuals are often the key to creating an engaging website. And nothing creates a stronger emotional connection with visitors than beautifully shot photos of people. For law firms, this often means photos of your...more
Social media offers powerful tools to help attorneys build relationships and promote themselves. It also offers a host of ethical traps. This article: 1. Outlines ethical pitfalls attorneys face when promoting themselves...more
An Illinois federal judge dismissed a proposed class action of lawyers whose business information was published by the online attorney database Avvo without their permission. The lead plaintiff, a Chicago-based personal...more
It is a natural tendency to want to show your past work when pitching new clients. As you know, this is dicey in some jurisdictions. Some don’t allow you to use past results as a predictor of future success, so the way you...more