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Numerous articles have addressed social media. They all seem to convey the same idea – we live in a world where social media engagement is an absolute necessity.

Recently, a UK based friend who had been working with axiclaim.co.uk, decided to start his own law firm. He asked me what I thought about LinkedIn, Avvo and Quora. I thought, “that seems like a lot of social networks to handle, where do you find time?” Having said that, dedicating at least 30 minutes in a day to client outreach will help grow your network. The best part is, you don’t even have to be at the office during those 30 minutes!

(Remember to understand the ethical issues that might arise prior to participating in social media.)

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An airport is probably one of the most boring places to be at. But as attorneys, we are often forced to travel and airports are rather comfortable. As a young attorney, the journey can prove to be incredibly anxious and confusing.

Lets face it; young attorneys are “ready for the kill”. Or in legal parlance, they often forget that there is “no duty to rescue”. Young attorneys are constantly trying to find solutions to problems, even when a problem does not exist. Call it an occupational hazard, but as an experienced attorney, you know when to intervene and when to just walk away from a situation.

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Data collection and entry is a major component of the bankruptcy preparation process. Collecting this information traditionally involves having the client fill out lengthy questionnaires and worksheets, providing personal information and an extensive lists of assets, creditors and other financial affairs.  Once this information is collected, a staff member of the firm would then transcribe the handwritten pages into your bankruptcy preparation software.

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Books from Amazon, shoes from Zappos, and now… lawyers from LawZam?  Apparently the hot new thing is shopping for legal services online, and LawZam provides free videoconferencing services that enable exactly that.  Lawyers can create digital storefronts so prospective clients can determine which lawyer they want to talk to, with no commitment or travel time.  Check out Christy Burke’s article from yesterday’s Legal IT Professionals entitled “Why Not Shop Online in the Lawyer District?”

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Startup online legal service LawZam announces the launch of its web application connecting consumers with attorneys by video conference. LawZam provides a platform for people to find lawyers quickly and receive “face-to-face” online legal consultations–for free.

“LawZam is like speed dating for the legal world,” says Co-Founder Claudio Dunkelman. “Our unique platform gives you the ability to video chat with a lawyer, and keep talking if it’s a match. If not, you are able to initiate chats with different lawyers through the site until you find one that fits your needs.”

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Are you an attorney properly utilizing 21st Century Social Media technologies to advertise your law firm? Are you properly marketing your legal expertise on the Internet to target clients in your practice area and geographic location?

The LegalAdvice.com attorney platform was launched last month and it is our goal to make it an invaluable tool for attorneys to market their skills to prospective clients. The platform receives over 6,000 questions and inquiries from potential clients who are looking for legal advice and related services each month.

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Only one week to go until Avvocating 2012: Legal Marketing in the Era of Social Media!

Avvo’s third annual legal marketing conference, in Seattle on May 3^rd and May 4^th, will be the most advanced, cutting edge and practical seminar for lawyers and legal marketers interested in digital marketing, business development and online reputation management.

There’s still time to sign up, and we’re happy to extend a special offer to the Lawyerist community for $200 off the original ticket price! Use the code: LAWYERIST when registering for the conference at www.avvocating.com.

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A British council worker successfully sued Birmingham City Council, after a toilet seat broke, whilst being used. The incident caused the man minor injuries, and he was awarded £1,750 ($2,800). This was just one of hundreds of compensation claims pursued against Birmingham City Council, amounting to over £5 million in the last 5 years.

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