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lawyer experiencing burnout
Law Firm Operations

Using Tech to Prevent Lawyer Burnout

Lawyer burnout is a significant and prevalent issue in the modern legal profession. Studies show that many lawyers face intense pressure and long working hours, causing mental health issues and exhaustion. However, practice management technology is increasingly becoming a viable solution to curtail lawyer burnout. Tools like CARET Legal help

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law firm profit margin
Reporting & Analytics

What’s Your Law Firm’s Profit Margin & Is It Good?

Understanding the financial health of your law firm can be a complex task. One critical metric is your law firm’s profit margin. But what is it, and more importantly, what is considered a good profit margin for a law firm? Let’s explore these questions, discuss the average law firm revenue,

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attorney recording billable hours
Billing, Payments & Accounting

Average Billable Hours for Attorneys: What’s Realistic?

Calculating billable hours as a law firm can be overwhelming. The question often surfaces: “How many hours do most lawyers bill?” By offering insights into the average billable hours for attorneys and their integration into daily legal practice, we can help create clarity. It’s time to simplify this topic and

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law firm compensating model
Law Firm Operations

What’s the Right Law Firm Compensation Model for Your Firm

As a law firm owner, selecting the right compensation model is a critical decision that can significantly impact your firm’s success. The perfect model can attract top talent, motivate your team, foster a cooperative culture, and drive your firm’s profitability. With a variety of law firm compensation models to choose

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A boutique law firm utilizing legal practice management software
Matter Management

How Boutique Law Firms Benefit From Practice Management Software

As a boutique law firm, your specialized legal services have undoubtedly carved a unique space within the legal landscape. However, the administrative tasks integral to managing a small or specialty law firm can often pose significant challenges. Enter practice management software. Utilizing a practice management software can simplify your operations

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Structuring a growing law firm
Law Firm Operations

How to Structure Your Law Firm As You Grow

As your law firm starts to grow, the structure of your business becomes increasingly critical. Your organization model significantly impacts your firm’s efficiency, profitability, and overall success. Let’s dive into the ins and outs of law firm partnership structures, the role of associate attorneys, and the law firm hierarchy, all

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Attorney working on an alternative to a billable hours chart
Billing, Payments & Accounting

The Best Alternative to Attorney Billable Hours Charts

In the legal profession, every minute counts. Traditionally, attorneys have relied on billable hours charts to account for their time. However, in today’s modern era, these methods are increasingly seen as outdated. As the industry evolves, there’s a growing need for a more efficient and accurate alternative to conventional billable

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Attorney working in a cloud-based law firm management software
Matter Management

Benefits of a Cloud-Based Law Firm Management Software

A top priority for law firms is to use technology for improving productivity, with 46% ranking it as a significant need to meet client demands. Cloud-based law firm management software provides law firms with numerous advantages, including streamlined operations, increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved communication between clients and internal

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