Business of Law
Data Driven Staffing Decisions for Law Firms
The 2017 Altman Weil Survey titled “Law Firms in Transition” discusses the growing use of contract lawyers to combat the oversupply of lawyers...
Business of Law
Reasonableness – It Means What You Think It Means
A key aspect of charging for freelance work is the well-established principle that a lawyer or law firm can charge market rates...
Business of Law
Yes, You Can Bill Freelance Lawyers at Prevailing Market Rates
For nearly thirty years, the U.S. Supreme Court has consistently recognized that paralegals, law clerks, and other paraprofessionals’...
Business of Law
LAWCLERK Complies with Model Rules 5.3 and 5.5
LAWCLERK is a first of its kind legal services marketplace that allows attorneys to harness the skill and knowledge of freelance attorneys...
Business of Law
5 Things to Include in Your Engagement Letter When Flat Fee Billing
Many clients prefer the certainty of a fixed fee for legal services. It also has many advantages for law firms...
Tips & Tricks
LAWCLERK + Clio Integration
LAWCLERK is excited to announce the launch of our integration with Clio! Attorneys using Clio for their practice management...
Business of Law
Is Outsourcing to Freelance Lawyers on LAWCLERK Ethically Compliant?
One of the most common questions we get is if LAWCLERK is ethically compliant. The answer is unequivocally “yes!”
Business of Law
Talking to Clients about Your Flat Fee
Setting a flat fee for legal services can be difficult. As discussed previously, there are several factors you should evaluate...
Business of Law
The Internet Can Revolutionize Legal … If We Let It
In the last post I wrote here on the LAWCLERK blog, I discussed connections, technology and lawyers.