Lawyers understand that clients generally want to stay informed and up-to-date over the course of a matter. And so it’s easy to set good intentions to respond promptly or even proactively communicate updates and other developments to clients. But in reality, the difference between what we intend to do and what we actually do over the course of a busy … Read More
Someone Wants to Acquire My Law Firm—What Should I Ask For?
Law firm mergers and acquisitions have been on the rise in the last decade.[1] But knowing what you want—and what you should ask for—is still a complex process. Considerations Before you enter too far into the process of selling your law firm, it’s important to consider what your goals are in choosing to sell. Are you nearing retirement and looking … Read More
What Should Our Law Firm Client Intake Process Look Like?
Client intake is a necessary process—and one that can take up a lot of time. But it doesn’t have to. Automation and a good practice management system can streamline the client intake process—leaving you with more time to provide a better service. First steps More and more clients are looking for legal services online, which gives you the opportunity to … Read More
How can our law firm automate document creation?
Every law firm has to find the balance between doing the tasks needed to run a law firm and having time to do the work that makes the law firm’s existence possible. As technology has developed, one of the ways in which law firms are addressing this issue is through saving time with routine tasks like document creation. After all, … Read More
How are law firms using AI?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a process where computers help with the completion of tasks not simply by physically doing them but by using algorithms to mimic human decision-making. While AI makes for terrifyingly good fodder in sci-fi movies, it does have a practical upshot in the real world: helping humans complete repetitive, time-consuming tasks more quickly. For lawyers, AI can … Read More
How can law firms use automations?
When it comes to running a business, including a law firm, we’re all constrained by a finite resource—time. Law firms get paid based on the work they do, so that time is valuable. Automation of standard, repetitive tasks can help funnel time from tasks that need to get done but don’t earn money to those that keep the lights on. … Read More
How can our law firm automate our collections?
Most lawyers, and business owners in general, dislike following up on collections. Yet if you want to be paid for work you’ve already done, basic steps around collections are a necessity. One way to circumvent the issue of having to follow up with collections—and possibly putting it off instead—is to automate your collections process. Here’s how. Online payments Online payment … Read More
What AI tools can solo and small law firms use?
The rate at which today’s technology grows and shifts can feel a little overwhelming, and many small and solo law firms are hesitant to invest in new tech—even though they stand to benefit the most.[1] But there are two main areas where AI-driven tools can help firms operate more efficiently and effectively: analytics and automation. For both, AI tools get … Read More
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