Law Practice Today

September 2006

Getting Paid: A New Look at Fee Collection

The collection process is one that is proactive. Learn more about the practical steps you should take to ensure clients keep their promises to pay their bills.

The Best of ABA TECHSHOW

How Hard Is Your Tech Dollar Working? The Real Return on Investment   

This article will explore different definitions and ways of determining the financial payback on your investment in technology. If done correclty, you should be able to forecast potential benefits and avoid the pitfalls associated with the implementation of new technology that is not a good match for your firm's needs.

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Technology Tips

Acrobat 8: New Examine Document Feature

Avoid the hazards of accidental disclosure when e-mailing documents. Learn how the new Examine Document feature in Acrobat 8 makes it possible.

Columns

Weiss Monthly Marketing Brief

Increase the Value of your Martindale-Hubbell Listing

Are you experiencing the best return on your Martindale-Hubbell investment? Bob Weiss shares some tips that will maximize your efforts and your results.

Management Tips and Tricks

No Matter What Financial Yardstick You Use, Cash Is King

Smart lawyers understand that good financial management is as critical to their success as legal acumen. Make sure you understand the basics.

Management by Agreement

Resolutionary View: 10 Principles for Developing the Attitude of Resolution

A resolutionary SM looks at the situation, and from the perspective of standing in the clients' shoes, tries to design the best process--a process that will get to resolution quickly without making things worse. Learn more about how your firm can incorporate these 10 principles into its culture. It should result in more satisfied clients and employees.

Departments

Technology

Law Firm Web Sites: Some Common Mistakes

Is your firm's web site as effective as it could be? Learn how to avoid and correct the most common flaws in law firm web site design.

Finance

Beyond Today's Income — What Constitutes a Firm's Future Earnings Potential?

Are your long-term investment projects focusing on building the firm's future earning potential? Will your firm be able to attract the best and the brightest by demonstrating how safe their investment of sweat equity will be in the future?

Marketing

Marketing is a Conversation

If you want to see a return on your marketing efforts, make sure your strategy focuses on a dialogue rather than propaganda.

Management

Managing Up: A Key to Workplace Success

Are you managing the one relationship that has a direct effect on your success? Managing upward is often the key to a successful career. Learn how to build bridges rather than moats in your workplace.

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