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Content marketing isn’t new, but if you’re not doing it yet, you’re missing out.
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LEGAL CENTS: Marketing in a mobile world
For many people, the smartphone has become almost a new appendage.
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Read More »LEGAL CENTS: The ins and outs of family leave
I am almost always late. So 13 years ago, when my obstetrician told me the due date for my first baby, I assumed she would take after her mother and show up late. Instead, she came a week early.
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Read More »Legal Cents: Get over your phone hang ups
A few years ago, I was living every reporter’s nightmare. Every call I made went to people’s voicemails.
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Read More »Lin looks for the challenges
Enku Edgar Lin realized he was pursuing the right practice area while interning as a 2L with the State Public Defender’s Office in the Milwaukee Trial Division.
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Read More »Turczyn turns dreams into business
There’s nothing more rewarding to Melissa Turczyn than when a client texts her a photo of a check.
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Read More »Bricco shows her toughness
An attorney has to be tough to succeed in indigent defense.
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Read More »Linnen racks up 7th Circuit wins
Julie Linnen penned an especially prophetic eighth-grade essay. She wrote that someday she wanted “to be a lawyer for people who can’t afford lawyers.”
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Read More »LEGAL CENTS: Don’t be too quick to dis the discount
Offering clients a discount at the conclusion of representation, in exchange for a lump sum payment in full, can be a smart business strategy.
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Read More »LEGAL CENTS: Foxwordy falls short for my networking needs
Foxwordy, launched this past February, is a private platform, built “by lawyers for lawyers.”
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Read More »LEGAL CENTS: Put these on your summer reading list
Summer. It’s the perfect time to take a break from reading opinions, statutes and codes, horn books and the ever-popular correspondence from opposing counsel expressing consternation at your client’s actions/position.
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Read More »Hart sets an example while guiding others
Mentoring isn’t a skill for attorney Rachelle Hart; it’s a state of mind.
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Read More »In-house counsel relishes spreading goodwill
They must go through a lot of tissues at Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc.
Read More »LEGAL CENTS: Public speaking does not have to be terrifying
Wausau attorney Brenda Sunby remembers being so terrified of being called on in one particular law school class that she used to dig her fingernails into her hands until they bled.
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Read More »LEGAL CENTS: Finding ways to earn CLE on the cheap
I’m going to pass on the State Bar of Wisconsin’s “Ultimate Pass” for continuing legal education.
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Read More »LEGAL CENTS: How to handle cash-only clients
Cash is king in most arenas, except the law office.
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Read More »Bartelt closes multimillion dollar deals for Marcus
Coming soon to a theater near you: a motion picture about the life and times of attorney Steve Bartelt, portrayed by George Clooney. The film culminates with Bartelt shaking hands with opposing counsel to close a $400 million deal.
Read More »Falkenberg keeps MATC on course
Public colleges are weathering tough times.
Read More »LEGAL CENTS: Take Google+ a step further to increase traffic
A little over a year ago, I wrote about the plusses of Google+, but also observed that it didn’t seem like many Wisconsin lawyers had embraced the platform for marketing.
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Read More »DiMotto’s dedication earns him respect
When most law students graduate, they put their case-briefing days behind them.
Read More »LEGAL CENTS: A niche practice with heart
If you’re looking for a niche practice, my sincere hope is you’ll consider the one taken on by Minneapolis attorney Emily Cooper.
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Read More »LEGAL CENTS: Employee handbooks: What to know
No Crocs at work. That’s what I recall from skimming the lengthy employee manual recently on my first day at a new job.
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Read More »Legal listservs offer affordable resource, but know the rules
Want to be a better lawyer, for cheap? Join a listserv.
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Read More »How to avoid disclosure of confidential case info
Disclosing confidential case information can happen so fast you don’t even realize it’s happening.
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Read More »BBB can be a useful marketing tool
The Better Business Bureau has come under fire recently for a pay-to-play business model.
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Read More »Mediation overhaul: Milwaukee County finds success in program revamp
An overhaul of Milwaukee County’s family court mediation program resulted in a 205 percent spike in cases handled outside the court room.
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Read More »LEGAL CENTS: New ways to feel safe in the cloud
I’ve been a longtime Dropbox devotee for sharing large files and collaborating on projects. It’s free and easy to use.
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Read More »Masnica fights for rights
Public defender Nicole Masnica proved her worth just two months after starting her legal career.
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Read More »Blocher builds career in courtroom
Jesse Blocher’s January court victory brought his client to tears.
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Read More »Immigration cases keep Crouse on track
There aren’t too many planes, but there definitely are many trains and automobiles in Ben Crouse’s life.
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