The 80/20 Principle

Lawyers must be trustworthy to succeed. And they must prove they're trustworthy because most people are wary of lawyers. Proving this online is hard, but not impossible. It helps to understand the bru...

9 Okt 201820min

We talked generally about systems in episode 8. This episode goes deeper into the types of systems law firms use, and how to document systems. In law firms, there are two categories of systems: proces...

2 Okt 201813min

In episode 4 we talked about how to find good technology consultants. Here I'll tell you about seemingly helpful technology advice that you should avoid like the plague. It comes from well-intentioned...

25 Sep 20188min

Keeping your firm's digital data secure from hackers is absolutely crucial (and not only because of breach notification laws and ethical obligations to preserve client confidentiality). Having your da...

18 Sep 201816min

When you first start to create a paperless practice you can get by with using the file-organization system built into your computer. You can use a simple file-naming system to automatically organize d...

11 Sep 201815min

In the last episode, I gave you a general overview of how to create a paperless practice. In this one, we'll cover the best equipment and software. Specifically, I'll tell you about the best scanner f...

4 Sep 201817min

A paperless law practice is exponentially easier to manage and affords much more freedom and flexibility. The odds are you're already fairly adept at working with less paper. The key is to keep transi...

28 Aug 201818min

The only tasks you should do in your practice are (1) things that require a law license to do, and (2) things you enjoy doing. Everything else should be delegated. Finding good people to delegate work...

21 Aug 201810min