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Developing Your Niche Market Slowly But Surely

We recently discussed how you can develop your own niche market for your practice. Developing a niche market can be overwhelming, especially if you are practicing a new area of law. Now that you have determined and assessed your niche market, … Continue reading

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Niche This!

Should you create a niche market for your law practice? You would typically find this topic more in the business / corporate world. I believe it is important to any business owner in any industry. Law Firms are starting to … Continue reading

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Are You Cut Out to be a Virtual Lawyer?

Virtual law is a fairly new concept in the legal community. Many businesses have been truly successful while only offering an online “store front.” The reality is, many industries have learned to use the tools of technology to become more … Continue reading

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Lawyers Protect Rights of Occupy Wall Street Protesters

Guest contributor Kate Hendrickson explains how attorneys are lending their expertise to help the Occupy Wall Street protesters. The Occupy Wall Street movement, which began in September when hundreds of people gathered to protest on the streets of Manhattan’s financial … Continue reading

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Over-educated, Under-employed? Reflections on Law School Debt from a Recent Grad

Guest contributor Natasha Petrukhin weighs the pros and cons of getting a law degree (and the debt that comes with it) as attorney job prospects become more scarce. Thousands of newly minted law school graduates across the country are facing … Continue reading

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Practicing Law Online: Delivering Legal Services with a Virtual Law Office

A changing legal marketplace has encouraged attorneys and law firms to create innovative ways to deliver legal services to clients. Virtual law practice, one form of elawyering, allows a law firm to retain and work with clients through a secure client portal accessible with an Internet connection and web-browser. Continue reading

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