Trust accounts are among the most complex aspects of running a law firm—and they can be especially intimidating for small firms because there are fewer people to bear the fiduciary responsibility. To add to the stress, compliance mistakes with trust or IOLTA accounts can lead to serious consequences, ranging from fines to disbarment. But you don’t have to let the … Read More
Introducing CosmoLex Websites for Law Firms
Building a website can be a demanding project. It requires tech skills, graphic design insight, copywriting know-how, and, of course, time. For large law firms, these projects can be difficult to take on, yet still manageable. For small law firms and solo firms, though, the time, money, and resources required to get a great website can seem like a non-starter. … Read More
6 Tips for Effectively Organizing Your Legal Documents
Effective organization is critical to the success of any law firm. But between client meetings, legal matters, and numerous other daily responsibilities, many attorneys struggle to stay organized and on track. And one task that is quick to fall by the wayside is keeping documents organized. You don’t have to resign yourself to ALWAYS having a messy desk—or desktop. With … Read More
What Criminal Defense Lawyers Need to Do to Plan for a Successful Year
As a criminal defense lawyer, you spend a lot of time defending your clients’ rights—both in and out of the courtroom. The meetings, court dates, and deadlines can all pile on quickly, and before you know it, you’re left with little to no time for working on administrative tasks. However, you can’t afford to let these jobs fall by the … Read More
How Solo and Small Law Firms Can Compete with Larger Competitors in 2023
Flying solo or working with a small team means your law firm is short on people—not advantages. Compared to larger competitors, small and solo law firms are more agile, client-centric, and adaptable. Plus, many clients prefer to work with a smaller firm to receive more personalized service. Still, firms of every size face challenges and small firms, specifically, are tasked … Read More
The Lawyer’s Guide to Using eSignatures
eSignatures have been around since the early 2000s. Yet, many law firms have been slow to adopt the technology due to concerns about implementation, security, and compliance. Is your law firm one of them? If so, you’re not alone. These concerns are understandable—but rest assured that eSignatures are an effective way to save time, improve client satisfaction, and avoid wasting … Read More
What to Consider When Your Law Firm is Migrating to a New Software
As a lawyer, your goal is to provide top-notch legal services for your clients. But providing great service isn’t just about achieving winning results in the courtroom. According to the American Bar Association, a significant part of maintaining legal competence is understanding relevant technology, including the benefits and risks of use. What does this mean for today’s law firms? Ethically … Read More
How Lawyers Can Plan for Success in 2023
After a few years of extraordinarily high demand for legal services, demand is beginning to wane, according to Reuters. If you’re like most law firms, though, you want your client base—and your revenue—to increase year by year. How do you ensure your firm stays profitable when the market isn’t in your favor? The answer: proactive strategic planning. Proactive planning can … Read More
Making the Most of Your Law Firm’s CRM: Turning Tech Into Profit
A great lawyer is more than just an eagle-eyed document reviewer or a litigious shark in the courtroom. What really sets a law firm apart is its ability to maintain communication with clients. Communication builds trust between clients and their attorneys, which can yield referrals, repeat business, and positive reviews, all of which boost revenue. But what attorney has time … Read More