Did you know that less than 10% of prospective clients actually speak with a lawyer?   Here at CloudLex®, we usually like to advise you what to do (how to improve your law practice, attract potential law firm clients, grow your business, etc.), but today we’re focused on telling you what NOT to do. That’s … Read more

How many numbers in your cell can you recall on memory alone? It’s probably a lot less than you could ten years ago. That’s because you don’t need to—after all, that’s the reason you own a “smart” phone. And while being able to easily recall your cousin’s friend’s sister’s Twitter handle is nice, it’s a … Read more

We’re all familiar with the adage: “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” And while lunch, dinner, and dessert fans may argue otherwise, it doesn’t undermine the fact that what happens at the beginning of something (in this case, the day) often informs what happens during the rest of something.  Think about it—a … Read more

Our last blog hit the alarm on the legal practice nightmares that prevent you from getting the shuteye you deserve and demonstrated how you can put those fears to bed. Unfortunately, time’s up on your snooze button, because, it turns out, personal injury lawyers worry about a lot of things. Since you’re already up in … Read more

  “You look tired.” Has a co-worker, friend, relative, or stranger said that to you recently? While that statement could be construed as rude, for most lawyers, the sentiment rings true. While being a personal injury lawyer can be extremely rewarding…it can also be extremely stressful. Being a PI lawyer carries with it a unique … Read more

We know legal document management isn’t everybody’s favorite thing to talk about. OK, it’s nobody’s favorite thing to talk about. But that doesn’t mean it’s any less crucial for the success of your personal injury law firm. Keeping documents organized and accessible helps increase efficiency in your organization and prevents the kinds of mistakes that … Read more

You may think of client intake as nothing more than an appetizer—a prelude to the main meal: the litigation process—but that idea is half-baked. The truth is no one eats (not your law firm and not your clients) without a carefully executed intake process. Think of it in terms of cooking dinner—the intake process is … Read more

The cold reality is that most of you are currently stuck in the throes of winter—either literally (hello record low temperatures!) or mentally (“Do I have to get dressed?”)—making it tough to go into the office. While as a kid you could just stay home, your personal injury practice doesn’t get snow days—your cases are … Read more

Sometimes it feels like the challenges that come with managing a small law firm just won’t end. You have 10 million things to think about on the business side of things, and that’s all before you even get to client service. But law firm management doesn’t have to be a thorn in your side. By … Read more