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efficiency

Welcome Larry Port, Lawyerist Contributor

July 8, 2010

I became a fan of Lawyerist years ago when I first read one of Sam Glover’s hilarious and insightful posts, probably at my own expense.  I look forward to participating in one of the freshest, leading forums on the business of law and I am honored to be in the company of its contributors. In [...]

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How to Do Social Media Without Killing Your Billable Hours

May 25, 2010

Guest post by Laura Roeder. Let’s face it, time spent on social media is time you aren’t billing clients. Use the following five strategies for blogging and social media to bring in leads, nurture existing relationships, and build your reputation online without wasting time. 1. Create Your Editorial Calendar Do you think the producers of Good Morning America [...]

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Being Productive During Down Periods

May 24, 2010

Many lawyers experience erratic ebbs and flows in their workload. One week they do not leave the office before seven-thirty, the next week they count the minutes to the clock hits four. Motivating yourself during the slow times, however, can lead to long-term success.

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Send Certified Mail from Your Computer

December 23, 2009

Now you can print certified mail labels from your desktop, which can make you more productive by eliminating trips to the post office. Especially if you live in Minnesota, avoiding trips to the post office in the winter is a good thing.

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Scheduling Made Simple

November 30, 2009

Whether you are scheduling an appointment with a client, a networking group meeting, a trial strategy conference with an associate, or a weekly review with your assistant, the combination of schedule changes, telephone tag, and endless emails makes scheduling any meeting almost impossible. More time is wasted scheduling most meetings than is actually spent in [...]

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Learn to Type

November 23, 2009

The ability to type is one of the greatest barriers to modern communication. If you have to hunt-and-peck, even l-a-w-y-e-r-i-s-t-.-c-o-m becomes a chore. I know there are lawyers out there who type 25-page briefs two fingers at a time, but I cannot imagine how those lawyers justify their bills to their clients.

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