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What Is the Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?

People often use the terms lawyer and attorney interchangeably, but did you know there are differences? This article will explain what you need to know.

Attorney vs Lawyer, What are the Key Important Differences?

When hiring a law firm you are hiring an entire legal team. So what is the difference between an attorney vs lawyer and why do you need them?

How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation or Child Custody Mediation

Learn what mediation is in divorce and custody cases, how to prepare for it, and why I think it is better than going to trial to solve you...

Beware of Non-Disparagement Clauses When You Hire an Attorney

With the rise of online review sites, non-disparagement clauses are showing up in all sorts of contracts between small business owners and their clients.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

Confused Law Student Applies For Job With Federal Court That Doesn’t Exist

Think twice before taking personal injury case to social media

Social media is a wonderful tool to stay in contact with people you don’t get to see every day. Your friends and family members want to know what you’re up to, but you should think twice before posting about your personal injury case. Insurance companies need to protect their profits Like any other business, insurance companies work hard to protect their profits. They’re not going to pay out a settlement without investigating to every extent!

Are You Ready for the Future of Legal Services?

A few months ago, I was contacted about SmartLaw. SmartLaw is the idea that there are three keys to a law firm's success - their clients, their culture and

Innovation In Legal Services: A Pipe Dream Or A Necessity?

Reviewing the new book "Legal Upheaval: A Guide to Creativity, Collaboration, and Innovation in the Law."

Is a Prepaid Legal Service Plan Right for You?

Prepaid legal service plans promise legal protection at an affordable rate. We review the pros and cons.

Hedge Funds? Chatbots? Only Lawyers Should Offer Legal Services

The risk of law practices being taken over by corporate America—wealth-management and big accounting firms, private-equity ventures and other financial institutions—continues with each passing year.

Legal Services and Attorney Search

AskTheLawyers™ is an online legal service devoted to consumers and businesses to find a lawyer in their area to help with their personal legal needs.

Are old ethics rules stifling innovations in legal services delivery and marketing?

The legal services delivery environment is changing with supersonic speed as technology brings new innovations. But these new methods of delivering and marketing legal services still must pass muster under

Why Collaborate: The Future of Legal Services Is Human

It is no surprise that in this environment many lawyers are prioritizing qualitative factors, such as work-life balance and feeling appreciated and recognized at work, rather than compensation alone when choosing where to work. Why is it no surprise? Because many of their employers began valuing quality over quantity with their ALSPs years ago. And this shift might do even more for your organization.

Agile Practices In The Legal Services Industry

Agile methodologies have had an enormous impact on the legal services industry.

The Benefits of Unbundling Legal Services

Recently, attorneys have been “unbundling” their services to make them more affordable, a process also known as limited scope representation. Should you?

Deloitte Study Shows Increased Appetite for Alternative Legal Services

Deloitte argues that legal services buyers are re-evaluating their range of suppliers, and demand for non-traditional providers is on the upswing.

The Case for Legal Services and ID Theft Benefits

While only a minority of employers currently offer broad-based legal services plans or specific ID theft protection services as voluntary benefits, the rationale for doing so can be compelling.

Pricing Right for Legal Services: Become a Business Magnet

This program is presented in partnership with the ABA Law Practice Division.Understanding how people make buying decisions is a key component to any successful pricing strategy. By grasping the...

Can't afford a lawyer? This free legal service can help.

In today's world, lawyers are needed to handle a wide variety of legal issues from making a will to filing for divorce. However, the cost of hiring an attorney can be a problem for low-income people.