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Given attorney’s busy schedules, communicating over email is many times preferable. The ease of email, however, sometimes overshadow a number of problems with email communications. A New York Housing Court judge has developed a helpful “email etiquette guide” to alleviate the most common problems.

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I took delivery of a shiny, new Nexus One a few weeks ago. Unlike Randall, who started blogging exuberantly about his iPhone the moment he got it, decided to live with the phone for a little while before writing a review.

Why I chose the Nexus One

My last few phones have been two- or three generations out of date. I have been using a Blackberry Pearl for the last two years, for example. It just kept getting slower as the limited software I had for it kept pace with newer phones, leaving my hardware in the dust. I wanted to move from the trailing edge to the cutting edge.

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Before offering unbundled legal services, an attorney must explain exactly what services will be provided at what cost to the client. A virtual law practice providing these services should operate with this specific process as the foundation for all transactions.

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Admittedly, as long as you can afford it, having an office is a must. But I also think that having a mobile, paperless, office makes life a lot easier.

Today, for example, I needed to accompany a family member to some unexpected medical appointments. There was no freaking out because my entire practice is on my iPhone and my MacBook Pro at home.

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happy-faceIn case you missed any of them, here are our most popular posts from the past week:

  1. 3 Places For Lawyers To Be and Be Seen On the Web: Lawyers looking to build their online presence should consider joining Avvo, JDSupra, and ExpertHub.
  2. New Lawyers (and Law Students) Need to Define Their Personal Brand: Law students and new attorneys can build long-term career value by developing their personal brand.
  3. Unbundling Legal Services Online: Introduction to providing unbundled legal services to your clients.

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Maintaining Your Law Blog

by Randall Ryder on February 6, 2010

If you have created your own law blog, you have taken a huge step towards creating an online marketing presence. Blogs, however, require constant attention and upkeep, and can start to feel stale after the initial excitement wears off. If you find yourself ignoring your blog, or you are just bored with it, shake things up a bit.

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February 6, 2010

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Fastcase on the iPhone

February 5, 2010

If you are at your desk, you likely have more than one resource available to research caselaw. If you are on the move, however, your options are more limited. Fastcase just unveiled a free app for the iPhone that gives users one option.
The app itself
The Fastcase app is smooth and works rather well. If you [...]

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Following Up, Step-by-Step

February 5, 2010

My last post talked about creating follow up systems to make the most out of your network. Some readers wanted some more ‘meat,’ so I prepared a more detailed, step by step guide. The permutations of a follow-up plan are almost endless; this example is just meant to give you some ideas to get you [...]

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Become a Great Storyteller

February 4, 2010

Every practicing lawyer, regardless of practice area, needs to be a great storyteller. At some point in the course of representing a client, effectively conveying their story will be critical to their case. When you have the spotlight, make sure you take advantage.

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