Not all attorneys need to have an Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Account (IOLTA) in Massachusetts. Rather, an IOLTA is needed if an attorney who has an office in Massachusetts is holding trust funds that are nominal in amount or will be held for a short time. See Mass. R. Prof…
If you're a lawyer in Massachusetts who needs an IOLTA, follow these six steps. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT IF YOU NEED AN IOLTA IN MASSACHUSETTS CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE INFOGRAPHIC STEP 1: NEED Determine whether you…
Join us to get key info on the Massachusetts IOLTA program from Jenna Miara with this 28-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. Find out how the Massachusetts IOLTA program works, where the money goes, and how lawyers in…
Difficult clients can create a range of well-being problems for lawyers, with everything from emotional to financial impacts. Some difficult clients are easier to spot than others, and experience helps. Still, even lawyers who have been in practice for…
In a recording of a recent program with the Hampshire County Bar Association, Sofia Lingos of Trident Legal offers three essential steps for attorneys to complete the transition to paperless processes after the abrupt change brought by the pandemic. …
Failing to communicate is often cited as the top source of complaints against lawyers -- focus on the essentials to stay both compliant and effective. The challenge of keeping up with the growing number of communication paths offered by…
The right tech can provide critical flexibility for lawyers, whether you are just getting started or want to optimize your operations. For nearly a year, most of us have been working remotely because of Covid-19, and many of us…
Connections are key to getting hired whether for direct client work or full-time employment -- and you gain the most traction from them with strategic networking. This post is the third and final in a Client Development Series: Part 1:…
Connecting with your legal clients along their journey is critical to business development. This post is the second in a 3-Part Client Development Series: Part 1: Marketing Research Plans for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers Part 3: Developing Your Network:…
Marketing research is critical to determining whether your law practice plans are sustainable. This post is the first in a 3-Part Client Development Series. Part 2: Attracting Business through the Legal Customer Journey Part 3: Developing Your Network: Strategic Networking…