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Author Archives: Matthew Hickey
The Newly Solo Attorney: Billing Issues
One of the most difficult aspects of solo practice I’ve had to wrestle with is how much should I charge for my work. Not only that, but there is the issue of whether to charge based on a billable hour … Continue reading
Posted in Retainer Agreements, Solo Practice
Tagged Facebook, lawyer, Retainer agreement, Solo (music)
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Using Twitter Email Digests To Keep Up With Your Twitter Stream
I use Twitter as a tool for maintaining and developing relationships with other lawyers, other bloggers, and music industry professionals. It’s proven to be a fantastic tool for that purpose. The only problem arises as a result of the amount … Continue reading
Posted in Social Media, Twitter
Tagged blog, lawyer, LinkedIn, Monday, New York Times, Online Communities, Social Networking, Twitter
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Tips for creating your law firm’s website
Law firms are notorious for having terrible websites. If you doubt it, just run a quick Internet search of law firm websites. Many of the ones I found while doing a little Internet research were hard to navigate and/or buried … Continue reading
Posted in Solo Practice
Tagged Google, IPad, iPhone, Law, Law firm, lawyer, San Francisco, United States
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Business Card Reader Apps
Since starting my own practice my concerns have changed as an attorney. I no longer worry about reaching some billable hour goal, but instead worry about networking and marketing my firm. As a result, I spend more and more time … Continue reading
Posted in Events, iPad For Lawyers, LinkedIn, Networking, New Technology
Tagged Business card, CamCard, CardMunch, Droid, IPad, iPhone, LinkedIn, Optical character recognition
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The Newly Solo Attorney: Using Technology To Be Productive Wherever You Go
I’ve spent a lot of time on this site discussing way attorneys can use technology, wherever they are, to stay productive and efficient. As a newly solo attorney with many competing demands on my time, I consider it important to … Continue reading
Posted in Android, Evernote, iPad For Lawyers, New Technology, Social Media
Tagged attorney, Case law, Dragon Dictation, Evernote, IPad, Law, lawyers, legal, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Group, San Francisco, TweetDeck
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The Newly Solo Attorney: Using LinkedIn Groups to Stay Informed
Before I went solo I used to get news about changes in relevant areas of law from three sources. First, the firm’s partners would often email me and the other associates about relevant case law that would affect our entire … Continue reading
Posted in LinkedIn, Solo Practice
Tagged California, Law, lawyer, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Group, Solo (music), The Practice, Twitter
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Google Analytics Expands to Provide Tools To Track Social Media Effectiveness
If you’ve been taking my advice there is a good chance you’ve started a legal blog to promote your law practice, engage with potential clients, and to expand your reputation as a lawyer. And if you do maintain a blog … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Google, New Technology, Social Media
Tagged Asset, Business, Buy-sell agreement, Estate planning, small business, Trust law, United States, will
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On Call Attorney Spotlight: William DeClercq, Esq.
We’re happy to announce a new series that we’re launching on The Sociable Lawyer. Starting with today’s post, I’ll be connecting with attorneys from the Rocket Lawyer On Call network to profile them and take a look at how they’ve … Continue reading
The Newly Solo Attorney: Staying Productive
One thing I’ve learned since I’ve started my solo practice is the increased importance of staying productive. Sure, being productive has always been an important aspect of any legal career. After all, before I was the principal at my own … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing, Networking, Solo Practice
Tagged attorney, Law firm, lawyer, productivity, solo practice
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The Newly Solo Attorney: Balancing The New Firm Against Other Sources of Income
If you’ve been reading The Sociable Lawyer for awhile now then you probably already know that I decided to leave the comfort of a steady paycheck to start my own solo practice at the beginning of this year. In part, … Continue reading
Posted in Solo Practice
Tagged Book of business (law), Law, Law firm, Law practice, lawyer, LinkedIn, Retainer agreement, Services
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The Newly Solo Attorney: Billing Issues
Using Twitter Email Digests To Keep Up With Your Twitter Stream
Tips for creating your law firm’s website
Business Card Reader Apps
The Newly Solo Attorney: Using Technology To Be Productive Wherever
