What Does Your Conference Room Say About You?
Does it show that you care about your clients? When they step foot into your office, do they see a trustworthy, prepared attorney? Before you get a chance to do one hour of billable work, do your...
View ArticleCommunication Break Down: When to Write and When to Ring
How many times have you been the victim of an endless email chain with a client?Or typed a sentence and deleted it, retyping and deleting yet again… Could things have been solved with a simple phone...
View ArticleCustomer Service #Fail: Mis-Treating Office Guests
I wanted to share a story from my company, Ruby Receptionists. It’s a bit embarrassing because we’re known for WOW-worthy customer service, and this seems like it would be obvious for receptionists....
View ArticleThe Data Migration Process for Law Firms
For decades, on-premise software was the standard for securely storing legal practice data. But today, firms are turning to new software to securely store their files and other data. In fact, 70% of...
View ArticleMeta’s Threads: A Primer for Lawyers
Threads—a new offering from Meta—has recently exploded in the social media realm. With over 100 million users already on board (and counting!), Threads has surpassed ChatGPT as the fastest-growing...
View ArticleYour Guide to Bates Numbering
Working on legal cases means handling lots of documents. Keeping those documents organized, identifiable, and easily retrievable—especially with complex litigation files—is essential, but it’s also a...
View ArticleShould Lawyers Use AI for Briefs?
We’ve talked a lot about the benefits of AI—and the risks. With a New York federal judge recently sanctioning two lawyers for using AI to write an inaccurate legal brief, we’ve received yet another...
View ArticleWhat Type of Lawyer Should I Be?
So, you’ve decided you want to be a lawyer, and you’re wondering “What type of lawyer should you be?” Maybe you’re just starting out, or maybe you’re looking for a career change. Either way, the legal...
View ArticleHow to Compress a PDF
If you’ve been in the legal industry for some time, you’re probably familiar with the struggles of submitting court documents in person. The ordeal typically involves carving out time in your busy day...
View ArticleWhat is Voir Dire? A Guide
Voir dire plays a pivotal role in the legal system by seeking to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice. With its central place in the jury selection process, voir dire is an integral...
View ArticleMaster Deposition Objections with Our Handy Cheat Sheet
Effectively objecting at depositions is a potent litigation strategy. It empowers you to protect your client’s rights, manage the deposition’s scope, and to build a stronger case for trial—but it can...
View ArticleLocal Services Ads for Lawyers: How to Help Your Firm Succeed
Finding new leads is one of the biggest challenges facing lawyers today. For many, the task is confusing and time-consuming—yet, ever so vital to a law firm’s success. With droves of people turning to...
View ArticleDouble Billing in Law: How to Avoid the Unethical Practice
Billable hours are key to profitability for lawyers, yet billable work makes up a fraction of the work day. According to the 2022 Legal Trends Report, lawyers spend just 2.6 hours in an eight-hour...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Burnout in Law School
No one expects law school to be easy, and law school burnout can happen to even the highest-performing students. Many law students struggle with the mental, physical and emotional exhaustion that often...
View ArticleHighlights from the 2023 Legal Trends for Mid-Sized Law Firms Report
Since 2016, legal professionals have relied on Clio’s annual Legal Trends Report for an objective, comprehensive analysis of legal industry trends. As the legal industry’s most in-depth examination...
View ArticleWhat IBM’s 2023 Report Tells Us About Data Breaches and Lawyers
IBM Security recently released its 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report. This report studied 553 organizations that experienced data breaches between March 2022 and March 2023 to help IT, risk management,...
View ArticleTypes of Objections in Court: A Guide
“Your Honor, objection!” Even non-attorneys have likely seen this scene in a TV show or movie, where a trial attorney objects to the opposing counsel’s question or the witness’s testimony. While...
View Article10 Family Law Marketing Tips to Grow Your Firm
Marketing is crucial to any law firm’s success—but there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all law firm marketing strategy. Different practice areas have unique needs, so your marketing strategies...
View ArticleA Guide to Retainer Fees for Lawyers
When it comes to getting paid, plenty of options are available for lawyers. They can use: Hourly rates based on time spent. Flat fees that have a fixed cost. Contingency fees tied to case outcomes....
View ArticleClio Recognized by All 50 State Bar Associations in the US: A Message from...
Today, we are honored to receive the recognition of all 50 state bar associations in the United States. This milestone underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge and reliable legal technology...
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