Online license renewal is underway! Complete your renewal by February 3. Licensing Links RENEW ONLINE NOW! License Renewal Info MCLE Compliance Payment Plans & Exemptions Join a Section Online renewal is now underway; and it’s easy! We encourage you to complete your license renewal and MCLE certification online. For those still preferring paper, license packets were […]
Read More…Have a taste for some adventure? Consider a day trip to Lopez Island and Lopez Island Vineyards. The Washington wine country is spread out all over the state, but the closer destination of Lopez Island makes this an easy day trip for those in Western Washington. On Lopez, you can enjoy, experience, and sample some of […]
Read More…Solo attorney Autumn T. Johnson offers words of caution and advice for hanging your shingle. In the process of hanging my own shingle, I must have participated in at least 100 informational interviews. The following are the four largest pitfalls I have found for new solos. 1. Overhead. Low overhead is critical for any new startup, […]
Read More…NWLawyer editor Michael Heatherly explains common alternative fee arrangements, with their pros and cons. Dramatic shifts in the business of practicing law, some hastened by the Great Recession, have led some to believe that the conventional hourly billing system is going the way of the powdered wig and quill pen. Attention has turned to AFF […]
Read More…Is blogging advertising? Jennifer Richards of Queen City Addendum answers your questions about legal blogging. Is blogging advertising? Jennifer Richards of Queen City Addendum answers your questions about legal blogging.
Read More…Learn more about how contract attorneys can be a cost-efficient and time-saving way to help you manage your practice. Read Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Contract Attorney, Part 1. In this series, legal research and writing (LRW) attorney Erin Sperger lays out her top 10 reasons that you should think about hiring a contract attorney […]
Read More…Learn how contract attorneys can be a cost-efficient and time-saving way to help you manage your practice. Feeling overwhelmed by more work than you can handle? Forgotten what daylight looks like? Contract attorneys can be a cost-efficient and time-saving way to help you manage your practice. Legal research and writing (LRW) lawyer Erin Sperger offers […]
Read More…Enjoy the summer weather at one of these fun Washington destinations. Summer is in full swing in Washington, and you know it won’t last for long. Pack an overnight bag, sign off Casemaker, and enjoy the beautiful weather at one of these fun Washington destinations. Your billable hours will be there once the rain starts […]
Read More…Craft the practice that is best for you. If you are a new solo — either right out of law school or someone with some legal experience who is looking to change gears — here are five tips on choosing a practice area. 1. New is OK. You do not have to practice areas of law […]
Read More…Want to try Groupon to get new clients? Learn what factors you should consider to steer clear of ethical pitfalls. There are ethical concerns in the use of social media coupons, and whether their use by lawyers seeking new clients is in compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct depends on a number of factors. Washington […]
Read More…“I knew I could ace law school if I just read the law like I read Torah.” My name is Erin Sperger. I am an attorney and I am Torah observant. (If you’re not familiar with what this means, the video below is a good introduction.) This is what I call myself, since people demand labels. […]
Read More…Are RPC violations lurking in your LinkedIn profile? Lawyers frequently use social media to market their name and their business. Nowadays, almost every lawyer has a website, blog, LinkedIn profile, Facebook profile, or other online account. It is important to make sure you are not displaying false or misleading communication about yourself or your services as […]
Read More…Learn more about ReInvent Law, a series of “free, open conversation-sparking exchanges”. Disruption and change are constants in the legal industry today and many law students, young lawyers, and seasoned partners have been personally affected by the ongoing shifts. The legal industry in Washington has been no exception, but some see these challenges as an opportunity. […]
Read More…Learn more about the Practice Transition Opportunities program and your ethical obligations under RPC 1.17. Are you interested in buying or selling a law practice? The WSBA has created a new Practice Transition Opportunities program where lawyers can sell or transition their practice and others can buy a practice. Lawyers on both sides of the […]
Read More…Explore the ethics and efficacy of advertising on “daily deal” websites. Note: The opinions expressed in this blog post are those of the author and are not endorsed by the WSBA. The WSBA encourages members to thoroughly review the Rules of Professional Conduct and WSBA Ethics Advisory Opinions when engaging in any type of marketing […]
Read More…Developing a niche practice is a great way to gain clients, reduce competition, and build your reputation. Developing a niche practice — one that focuses on a specific type of law — is a great way to gain clients, reduce competition, and build your reputation as the “go-to” lawyer for a particular practice area. Here […]
Read More…