The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all areas of our justice system and the world, including the American Association for Justice (AAJ) 2020 Convention! This year’s annual summer convention was scheduled for Washington D.C. July 13th – July 15th. As national firms and vendors were making their preparations to attend, COVID-19 struck, and the future of th...
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Business Development Mistakes to Avoid
Authored By: Amanda Unterreiner
Focusing on your clients is your number one priority, but the components of running a small business are important to help your business grow. Business development helps you grow and develop your practice. Attorney At Work suggests that there are a few common business development mistakes that lawyers make, and we’ve given...
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Hand Sanitizer Recall
Authored By: Candace Whitman
According to CBS News, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a list of 59 hand sanitizers that they are warning consumers not to use. Some of the sanitizers on the list have been recalled and others the FDA has recommended that they be recalled.
They are specifically warning against hand sanitizers that contain m...
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Virtual Courtroom Tips for Success
Authored by: Candace Whitman
Virtual court sessions are becoming more common as courts adapt and find the best way to continue on with cases while still staying safe during the pandemic. Joan Feldman of Attorneyatwork.com shares some helpful tips for lawyers on how to be successful in virtual court appearances.
When you are making virtual court appearance...
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Thomas Greer Named Trial Lawyer of the Year!
Advocate Capital Inc. is proud of our friend and client, Thomas Greer of Bailey & Greer PLLC on being named Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Trial Lawyer of the Year!
TTLA recognizes Thomas for being an “advocate of a noble cause, and who demonstrated superior skills and achieved an outstanding result for a client against great obstacles.”
Thomas d...
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Settlement ‘Tax Traps’ & Misconceptions for Plaintiff Law Firms, with Jason Lazarus
Authored by: Ollie Lammers
Jason Lazarus, CEO and Founder of Synergy Settlement Services and Michael J. Swanson, author of How David Beats Goliath: Access to Capital for Contingent-Fee Law Firms discuss ‘tax traps’ for plaintiff law firms.
Mr. Lazarus explains attorney fee structures, including fixed and indexed. They also cover deferred compensation plan...
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How to Make Your Law Firm Support Staff Feel Valued
Authored by: Ollie Lammers
According to Eric Farber in his article for AttorneyAtWork.com, assistants, paralegals, receptionist, and legal researchers in a law firm can often feel like they are replaceable compared to attorneys at a firm with a traditional law firm hierarchy. This can lead to a larger turnover rate if employees feel undervalued.
Here is o...
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Planning for Retirement During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authored by: Ollie Lammers
Planning for retirement when you own your own law firm can be daunting even without a pandemic crisis going on. You can still take this time to start planning your exit strategy for retiring in the next few years.
According to Camille Stell’s article on AttorneyAtWork.com, here are a few steps you can take for planning for life...
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Public Justice’s 2020 Virtual Gala and Awards
Authored by: Ollie Lammers
Public Justice is hosting their Gala and Awards event virtually on August 6, 2020 at 8pm ET.
The virtual event will be held via Zoom to present the Public Justice 2020 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award.
The Trial Lawyer of the Year Award recognizes the work of an attorney or team of attorneys working on behalf of groups or individu...
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Steps to an Authentic Bio
Authored by: Ollie Lammers
An attorney bio is a great way to let prospective clients know more about yourself professionally as an attorney but also personally. Most attorneys write their bio and never update it. Updating your bio regularly-can help keep your bio authentic and more relevant.
According to Nancy Slome’s article on AttorneyAtWork.com, bios c...
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