Addressing Employee Turnover In Law Firms
Many law firm owners I speak to are having difficulty growing their practice, and a major reason for this they reason is lack of retention and the overall issue of employee turnover within the firm. There are many articles that address this issue in the legal industry and in other industries as well — usually […]
Bedside manner: What They Don’t Teach You In Law School
Many lawyers have a difficult time not only in acquiring clients but also in keeping clients or achieving client referrals. Many times, this is the case despite the quality of the work, the speed produced or even the price charged. One large reason for this comes as a result of a lack of “bedside manner” […]
Lawyers’ 2024 year end and legal challenges for 2025
As 2024 comes to an end, it is important to reflect on the year that went by and look forward to the challenges faced by legal professionals for the upcoming year. Here are a few that come to mind: Don’t be fooled by new technology: Legal professionals, both new and old, are being inundated with […]
Law Society Rules Should Serve As Guidelines, Not Strict Mandates
I am currently about to write the MPRE (multi-state professional responsibility exam) for licensing in the United States and this allows me time to review the American Bar Association (ABA) standard rules of professional responsibility for U.S. lawyers, which are substantially similar to the Law Society of Ontario’s Rules of Professional Conduct. As a lawyer […]
The great discontent of law firm power dynamics
I often hear from colleagues about a general discontent in working for a standard law practice and its culture. There is often resentment and politics between the different classes of employees — partners, associates, articling students, law clerks and operation staff. The reason for this discontent is typically due to a perceptive hierarchy that does […]
Providing value to the difficult client
Many lawyers (myself included) over the course of any practice, run into issues withdrawing from representing and terminating a difficult client. (A recent example of this was when Peter Nygard’s defence lawyer asked to be removed as his counsel just before his sentencing for sexual assault, reportedly due to a “breakdown and loss of confidence […]
What Are Trust Accounts And Why Do Lawyers Have Them?
Table of Contents What are Trust Accounts? Who Can Have a Trust Account? Why Must Lawyers Have Trust Accounts? Advantages and Disadvantages of a Trust Account What Would Happen Without Trust Accounts? Things to Be Aware of While Dealing With a Professional That Holds a Trust Account FAQs Conclusion What is a Trust Account? A […]
Why a Lawyer is Essential for Your Real Estate Transactions
Table of Contents Navigating the Legal Processes of Real Estate Transactions The Crucial Role of a Lawyer Why You Need a Lawyer for Real Estate Transactions Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Lawyer FAQs Conclusion Navigating the Legal Processes of Real Estate Transactions Real estate transactions, particularly in Ontario, are labyrinthine legal endeavours laden with […]
Work-life balance for the modern lawyer
There are many self-help articles and books for every profession to assist with work-life balance, a trait that has never been more essential to service professionals like lawyers. There are many self-help articles and books for every profession to assist with work-life balance, a trait that has never been more essential to service professionals like […]
The multi-disciplinary lawyer: Why legal expertise isn’t enough
The conventional notion of what makes a successful, valuable lawyer has and continues to undergo a transformation. While it is still important to have legal expertise, this has become just the starting point for the profession as a whole and is in no way guaranteed a successful representation of clients and the community. With the […]