It’s a big problem. State bar referrals are a huge opportunity for your firm, and yet many, many attorneys struggle with business development. Which is really a vague way of saying most attorneys aren’t attracting the volume or type of clients they need. One possible solution? Your state and

They’re not just about discipline. State Bar associations administer exams and regulate CLE credits. They handle attorney discipline citing attorneys for ethical, compliance and other violations. They do so much more. Attorneys who misunderstand this point do a disservice to their career. That’s because bar associations, when used appropriately, become

They are an untapped gold mine. Your state bar association resources are a wealth of opportunity for your firm. They are also neglected by most attorneys. The vast majority of attorneys fail to take advantage of the tools and resources offered by their state bar. This isn’t due to negligence,

Candace Carponter, founder of Candace Carponter PC, is a fighter. She’s a real estate and civil litigator based out of New York. She’s  been in practice for more than 30 years. The New York Times outlines how she fought Atlantic Yards for several years and was head of the legal

Are your clients receiving value? The automatic answer from most firms is yes. Here’s the truth of the matter about this assessment. In most cases, the law firm is right. Law firms have an intimate understanding of the value they provide. Do clients agree? Research shows the answer is no.

Can CLE resources do double duty? Is there a way to squeeze an enormous amount of additional value from Continuing Legal Education (CLEs)? Absolutely. It’s doable but it requires a few important factors. It depends primarily on your goals and the objectives you’re attempting to reach at your firm. In