The Costs of Running a Law Firm

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By Elspeth Misiaszek Published: 5 January 2012 The biggest downfall of new businesses occurs when they fail to have enough money to cover start-up costs.  Start-up costs include back-up money you need until money from your actual billable hours is earned.  In developing a business plan many new firms add start-up costs very quickly...
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The Challenges Law Firms Face with Branding

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By Nicholas A. Capozzi Published: 15 December 2011 Law firms expend significant resources to increase name recognition.  In other words, law firms are eager to brand their name. ‘Branding’ is a marketing term that refers to the creation of a name, symbol or design that differentiates one product from another. Law firm firm branding...
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Using Public Relations and Media in Your Legal Practice

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By Elspeth Misiaszek Published: 2 December 2011 If you watch the nightly news, you may have noticed how often attorneys are in demand.  Whether it’s the latest glamorized murder trial, or a new change in legislation, we rely on the opinions of legal experts to keep us informed.  You may have even wondered how...
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Why are rates for lawsuit advances comparatively high?

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By Daniel Lavotshkin Published: 24 December 2010 The rates for lawsuit advances are generally negotiated on a case-by-case basis. There is no fixed formula under which rates are established....
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Law Firm Financing: Developing the Law Firm Marketing Budget

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By A. Antonow Published: December 6, 2010 In addition to overhead and the usual expenses associated with a law firm, successful attorneys also need to stretch their budgets in order...
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The New York Times Weighs in on “Lawsuit Loans”

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By A. Antonow Published: November 16, 2010 The New York Times recently ran an article, “Investors Put Money on Lawsuits to Get Payouts,” about the lawsuit funding industry. The...
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Professional Development

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Finding a “Voice” for Your Legal Finance Company Blog

By Elspeth Misiaszek Published: 2 September 2011 If you have hired a copy writer for your legal finance company brochures, newsletters, or social media efforts, you already know that each writer has a different style. In writing, “voice” refers to the unique style, habits, and even diction each writer has. Anyone who has ever...

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U.S. Justice and the Rule of Law Index

By Robert Moskowitz Published: 8 December 2011 In other parts of the world, participants...

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Trends in IP Litigation Costs

By Sharon Cullars Published: 24 November 2011 With the advent of newer technologies in...


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