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What An ILA’s Day Looks Like

Maybe you’ve been considering extra legal help, but aren’t quite sure whether to hire a paralegal or try something new. Maybe you already have a great paralegal and know what their day looks like, and are wondering what an ILA would do differently. What would it look like to work with an ILA? Why would an international attorney want to… Read More

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5 Lies About Delegation That Too Many Lawyers Believe


For many attorneys, “delegation” is something they’ve been taught to regard with scorn. If you were raised in a home with impossibly high standards, or have taught yourself to tie… Read More arrow

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Positive Vs. Negative Stress: How To Tell The Difference


Study after study has been done drawing attention to the role of stress in the lives of attorneys, law students, and even paralegals. But not all stress is negative. In… Read More arrow

Why Many Law Firms Burn Out After Early Success


One of the most interesting things about working with law firms for more than fifteen years is how predictable certain patterns become. Attorneys in different states, different practice areas, and… Read More arrow

The Real Key to Scaling a Law Firm: Operational Capacity


When attorneys talk about growing their firms, the conversation usually focuses on one thing: getting more clients. That makes sense. Marketing, referrals, reputation—those are the engines that bring new business… Read More arrow

Paralegal vs. International Licensed Attorney: What Law Firms Should Know


If you spend enough time working with law firms, you start to see the same staffing problem over and over again. An attorney realizes they need help. They’re buried in… Read More arrow

Breaking Out of the Groove: Why Lawyers Get Stuck Doing Everything Themselves


What happens when delegation doesn't work (and how to fix it): My conversation with DocketWorks Director of Client Services Amber Horos There’s a certain groove that many attorneys fall into… Read More arrow

The Pattern Behind Law Firm Growth — My Conversation with Richard Jacobs


Why scaling your operations matters more than growing your clients alone: My conversation with DocketWorks Founder Richard Jacobs When you spend enough time around attorneys who run their own practices,… Read More arrow

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The Solo Attorney Trap – What Saving Money Is Costing You In The Long Term


I’ve worked with dozens of attorneys, from big firms to small firms, and there’s this badge of honor a lot of solo attorneys wear: the “I run this firm myself,… Read More arrow

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Keep Your Family Law Firm Competitive For Less


You’ve spent years helping clients needing to preserve their assets, dignity, and stability in high-net-worth divorces, and you’re good at it. You’re known regionally (and even state-wide) as a confident,… Read More arrow