Psychological stress is one of the most destructive internal forces affecting your body and mind. Many in our profession struggle daily to keep stress at bay so we can perform at our best and maintain good health. Following are a few simple things you can do right now to help fight stress: Get a pet. […]
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The April/May 2014 issue of NWLawyer is out! Here’s a quick preview of just a few of the articles you’ll find in this double issue. Making the Case for Mindfulness and the Law Dancin’ in the Moonlight: Pros and Cons of Second Jobs for Lawyers Tips for Successful Nonprofit Board Service Help JAGs Help Service […]
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Are you on a break from your law practice, perhaps because you have young kids? Maybe you are thinking of going back to work sometime soon, but it seems like a huge undertaking. I was once there, too. However, there are things you can do while you are still on a break to make the […]
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Are you familiar with the services we offer our members? Tools like Casemaker, WordRake, the Washington Daily Decision Service, and insurance resources are available to help you and your practice prosper. Below, learn more about one of my favorite member benefits: TheFormTool. TheFormTool: Form Automation By a show of hands, who uses forms? 1, 2, […]
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The old economy is not coming back, neither is yesterday. A wise man once advised, “Give up all hope of a more perfect past.” It’s not about more protections, rebuilding the lawyer monopoly or crushing the non-lawyer legal service uprising. Let’s change the conversation. It is about creating a business model for law firms that […]
Read More…Stay on top of Washington case law updates! I often wonder at the modern technological age, as someone who grew up without the Internet, had to read a map to figure out how to get to her destination, and got her first big boxy computer (with only the capacity for word processing) in college. It […]
Read More…Reblogged from Oregon Law Practice Management. Today we’re sharing a great post from the Oregon Law Practice Management blog: Six Compelling Reasons Why a Contingent Firm Should Track Time. Washington lawyers, be sure to review the Washington RPCs.
Read More…Gain new perspective and become a better lawyer by mentoring. Everyone knows a new attorney needs mentors. The mentee gets invaluable benefits from a successful mentor-mentee relationship. The harder benefits to calculate are the mentor’s, though we often hear the familiar drumbeat of an opportunity to “give back” and the rewards of “staying connected” (all […]
Read More…Learn how to avoid the cases that will cause a nightmare for you down the road. For the new attorney, personal injury work can be rewarding and exciting. You are helping the little guy (or gal) take on a giant insurance company, corporation, or government entity. But an attorney new to personal injury work can’t […]
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Americans are increasingly concerned about the privacy of their personal data. For example, an ESET and Harris Interactive survey reveals an uptick in “cyber responsibility,” that can be defined as the ability of individuals to exercise certain levels of protection over their personal data. The survey reveals 4 out of 5 individuals surveyed have adjusted […]
Read More…Having a hard time starting that workout program you promised to follow in 2014? This should make it easier. Having a hard time starting that workout program you promised to follow in 2014? This should make it easier. The following is a five-step fitness routine you can do for free in the privacy of your […]
Read More…Get 5 more tips for staying healthy and in shape in 2014. This is part 2 of Allison Peryea’s life-changing series on improving your health and fitness in 2014. Read Part 1 and share your tips for staying healthy in the comments. Try the buddy system. I firmly believe in fitness classes. I have tried kickboxing, […]
Read More…Get tips on avoiding (or exiting) a “chunkster phase”. A few years ago, I went through what I call my Chunkster Phase. I didn’t even notice I had gotten out of shape until one of my favorite clients, a grandmotherly nutritionist, told me I was looking “well-loved.” Since then, I have made it a point […]
Read More…WSBA member and LOMAP client Candace Wilkerson wishes Pete a happy retirement. I first met Pete Roberts about a year after my move to Seattle, while attending a WSBA Job Seekers Group run by Dan Crystal. I was attempting to decide between solo practice and finding a position with a law firm, and Dan suggested […]
Read More…LLC, PLLC, PLLP, or PSC? If you’re considering forming your own firm, read this post for a breakdown on law firm structure. If you’re considering starting your own practice in Washington state, how you decide to structure your firm may have a large impact on bookkeeping, maintenance, and your bottom line. Below you’ll find the […]
Read More…Learn more about WSBA Sections at Open Sections Night on Jan. 16! An attorney who holds a valid Washington State Bar license is, technically, qualified to render legal advice to a client concerning any subject. But the “womb-to-tomb” general practitioner seems to be in decline; the information age has given rise to savvier clients who […]
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