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AI is expected to have a significant impact on the future of law firm practice. Here are several ways in which AI can influence and transform the legal industry and can be applied to benefit your firm: Legal Research: AI-powered tools can streamline legal research processes by quickly analyzing vast amounts of legal data, court cases, statutes, and prece...

Authored By: Candace Whitman At your law firm, you're likely to receive leads in many ways like website forms, emails, texts, drop-in visitors, and phone calls. It's important for your firm to be prepared for all of these various forms of communication. Phone calls are likely to be one of your most common ways for prospective clients to reach out with que...

Newsletters are a great way to produce content, stay relevant with your law firm's clients, and potentially gather future clients. However, there are rules and practices that you must follow in order to see success. StructureMichelle Troutman for Attorney at Work shares that a study by Nielsen Norman Group (NNG) reveals that readers have a tendency to foc...

If your firm is looking to invest in marketing but doesn’t know where to begin, Matt Bowman of Forbes has provided some beginner steps to consider trying at your firm. Listed below are must-haves for your marketing plan.1. Optimized WebsiteYour website is an important tool potential clients will visit for their research in seeking a lawyer, so it’s import...

There are many different ways that a law firm can generate new leads. It's important to plan, research, try new methods, and measure your results. Jason Hennessey shared several helpful ways lawyers can improve their lead-generation methods in a recent article for National Law Review.1. SEOSEO stands for ‘Search Engine Optimization and is responsible for...

Authored by: Scarlett RoweAre you attending the Annual PILMMA Super Summit next week?  Donna Jones, President & Director of Associate & Client Experience, Jim Pacelli, Vice President of Strategic Solutions, and Steve Scott, Financial Advisor, will be heading to New Orleans, LA. Our team will attend the conference from May 16th–18th at the Ritz Car...

According to Public Justice, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act (H.R. 2953) was reintroduced in April 2023. The FAIR Act would allow civil rights, consumer, and employment cases to be heard publicly in court as opposed to being forced into arbitration.  The act would help hold corporations accountable for their actions instead of allowing...

Darcell Toliver, Kelley Humanchuk, and I were in Atlanta, GA last week for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention (GTLA). The networking events were exceptional, and some of the offered classes included preparing for trials using AI and leveraging technology for results hosted by the very best experts in their fields. GTLA’s mission speak...

Last month, our friend and client John Fisher hosted The Mastermind Experience in Atlanta, GA. John Fisher is the owner and founder of John H. Fisher, P.C., and author of the Amazon best-selling book, The Power of a System: How to Build the Injury Practice of Your Dreams. The Mastermind Experience is an exclusive gathering consisting of one full day of st...

Displaying your reviews and written testimonials helps build your firm’s reputation, visibility, and trust with potential clients online. In a recent article, National Law Review provided a few suggested methods of getting more 5-star reviews.Make it part of your proceduresThe best time to reach out for a review is before the client's relationship ends. A...