Most solo and small firms understand the need to capture all their effort as they strive to spend more time
working on client matters.
They tell me how busy they are and they lament about the amount of time they spend
working on client matters and, in the same breath, complain that they do not have enough work.
As I write this I'm sitting next to the bonfire by the Bay 1,500 km from my home office — happily the wireless (satellite downlink, to wifi with signal extenders) reaches the shore — after spending several hours
working on client matters on — yes, a MacBook Pro.
Examples given include limiting Bertram's access to firm files and databases; removing her from committees; excluding her from firm events and partner meetings; instructing her not to interact with candidates and recruits; and, with «only one exception»» not asking her to
work on client matters.
In almost every law firm we know, there is time not used to
work on client matters.
They have to think before they post [and] consider their surroundings when they meet clients, or where they will
work on client matters.»
«Over time, we expect Intapp Time to have a positive impact on the firm's financial performance, as we capture a more accurate picture of hours
worked on client matters and develop a baseline for better analysis of revenue, costs and profitability.»
Our low - overhead approach guarantees that a substantial amount of fees collected are distributed directly to the attorneys who originated and / or
worked on the client matter.
The comfort of being paid for every moment spent
working on a client matter is deeply ingrained in the minds of most attorneys.
Are the attorneys involved in the billing process, particularly the individuals responsible for the client and for performing
work on client matters?
As
you work on client matters, you can bill for your time (just like any other practice management software) for clients.
Not exact matches
When Chicago lawyer Marvin Bower rescued what was then an accounting and engineering firm from near bankruptcy in 1939 and proceeded to invent the discipline of management consulting, he enshrined a set of commandments that guides McKinsey to this day: put
client interest above firm profits; speak truth to power no
matter the consequences; our
work must have real impact
on the
client's business; take
client secrets to the grave.
Prior to this Mr. Bowden
worked at Deloitte advising
clients on assurance and tax
matters with a focus
on the technology industry.
Richard has
worked with
clients on corporate
matters such as licensing, trademarks, formation, governance, and employement
matters.
«Their communications to the Mayor's Office, along with those of their support staff
working at the principal's direction
on those particular
matters, are exempt from disclosure when related solely to city business and not
on behalf of any
client,» said de Blasio counsel Maya Wiley.
The assistant counsel advised in a written opinion that Percoco was banned from
working for private
clients before the Executive Chamber for two years, according to the complaint — but Percoco allegedly said that he was planning to
work for a law firm only
on «
matters pending before local municipalities» for labor organizations, not before the Cuomo administration.
But
work - life - training balance still remained elusive: «My phone could be counted
on to ring repeatedly with urgent business
matters while I was out
on the bike or trail, forcing me to pull up and sit in the dirt for sometimes upward of an hour to hash out deal points with talent agents and lawyers
on a
client's movie deal.
In fact, it's probably the number one thing I
work on with my
clients no
matter why they come to life coaching.
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My opinion
on the
matter is straightforward: All advisers, planners, brokers and agents
working with investment
clients should adhere to the fiduciary standard.
As a
matter of fact, several of our
clients have come to us with their dogs already
on an electronic collar, having had it suggested by another trainer, and we have been able to successfully
work with the dog (and his / her person) without it.
While
working with my colleague, a dog trainer in Asheville we talked about crate training, and our
clients beliefs
on the
matter.
The organization
works with
work with private
clients, pet rescue organizations, colleges, trade schools, and corporations from all around the world, offering dog training and behavior modification courses, as well as a wealth of online resources
on the aforementioned areas, relevant to all
matters concerning dog health, with an emphasis
on dog cancer.
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd employment lawyers also
work with
clients on traditional labor
matters.
As a service provider, we are here to support companies of all shapes and sizes,» adds VMC Labs
client solutions executive Chloe Giusti
on the
matter, who advocates flexibility and efficiency
on behalf of the localising service providers looking to
work successfully with small developers.
The freelance
work agreement should specify that the hiring attorney has the exclusive authority to make decisions in representing the
client, retains sole responsibility for the
matter, and has complete discretion whether and how to use the freelance attorney's
work on the
client's behalf.
If your firm makes it a point to always be available for
clients, no
matter the time of day (many criminal defense attorneys
work this way), put that
on your site.
Minders and Grinders who manage cases and
clients and do most of the actual
work on those
matters.
When you begin
working with a
client on a new litigation
matter, you'll know something about the facts of the case, but next to nothing about the electronic evidence in your
client's custody.
The old paradigm of law firm attorney roles was «finders, minders, and grinders» — in other words, rainmakers who find and develop
clients, attorneys who manage those
clients» cases and transactions, and attorneys who do most of the actual
work on those
matters.
Another click
on the most useful precedent and I can have a document that's already addressed to the
client and connected to the file
matter I'm
working on.
I was involved in meetings with my CFO, VP of
Client Development, and Creative Director until 2 or 3 and then working on client development matters after
Client Development, and Creative Director until 2 or 3 and then
working on client development matters after
client development
matters after that.
These variables are an important reminder as to why it is critical that
clients beginning to leverage predictive coding
work with experts to advise
on which methods make the most sense for a
matter's unique needs.
In addition to leading
on large technology projects and transactions, Tim is heavily involved in
working with his
clients on a wide range of
matters in digital business, ranging from software development, hosting, licensing, and data analytics to ecommerce and digital media.
Summer program components: Our summer associates experience first - hand the Firm's strong commitment to excellence, diversity, pro bono
work, and professional development,
working side - by - side with our attorneys
on actual
client matters.
This means that although we are a leading full - service law firm, our students and lawyers
work on a wide range of high - profile
matters for a diverse
client base, and we maintain the qualities and family atmosphere of a smaller firm.
Outstanding assignments — you'll
work on critical
matters for
clients that are the world's leading companies and organizations
By eliminating such quotas, you entrust your associates with
working smartly and efficiently by having them focus
on the
work that
matters for
client results.
LeRoy will
work closely with the Firm's Global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice and will advise
clients on technology transactional and IP
matters.
In addition to
working with
clients on transactional and litigation - related entertainment, advertising, and intellectual property
matters, Frankfurt Kurnit has leading practices in commercial litigation, white collar criminal defense, corporate and tax law, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, privacy and data security, legal ethics, and real estate.
GPS Flex has been developed to respond to
client demands for hands
on partner support and only appropriately qualified and experienced lawyers and support services
working on their
matters.
Main areas of
work O'Melveny advises industry - leading
clients on a full range of cutting - edge litigation, transactional, and regulatory
matters.
These are: (1) the role of the firm in serving the
client's needs; (2) the specific assignment undertaken by the lawyer; and (3) who, or what level of a person at the legal organization, will
work on the
matter, including a proper division of skills (senior attorney, specialist, newly employed associate or paralegal).
His practice covers a broad range of
work including advising SMEs, listed companies and multinational corporations
on their legal processes and risk management as well as advising
on speciality aspects of law such as trusts, admiralty and shipping
matters through to representing
clients on disputes, arbitrations and mediations.
In some instances firm may decide that it will not perform any more legal
work for that
client (assuming of course that if this is a litigation
matter, the firm will be allowed to cease
work on that
client's file).
On the plaintiffs» side, Ms. Schreiber worked on various personal injury matters assisting injured clients who were involved in auto accidents, slip and falls, and dog bite case
On the plaintiffs» side, Ms. Schreiber
worked on various personal injury matters assisting injured clients who were involved in auto accidents, slip and falls, and dog bite case
on various personal injury
matters assisting injured
clients who were involved in auto accidents, slip and falls, and dog bite cases.
Nick has advised employer
clients, and has
worked on high profile High Court litigation
matters.
Summer program components: Akin Gump summer associates
work on real
matters for real
clients.
Unlike most law firms that bill
clients based
on the total billable hours each lawyer
works on a particular
matter, M&A Law Firm, P.C. employs a variety of alternative fee structures.
The legal project management team
works directly with
clients and
matter teams to ensure that
work is completed efficiently,
on time,
on budget, and to the right quality.