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May 25, 2011

LEGAL CENTS: Extranets worth the extra time and effort, firms say

Why not go that extra mile for your clients, by offering them an extranet?

May 13, 2011

LEGAL CENTS: Recent graduates look out-of-the-box

It’s May, and for many aspiring lawyers, that means graduation time; what should be a time of celebration.

But this spring’s graduates, like many of late, face a hard reality once they’ve returned the caps and gowns: the persistently brutal job mark[...]

Apr 28, 2011

LEGAL CENTS: Don’t be shy with media opportunities

Madison lawyer Steve Eisenberg was talking recently to a store clerk, when another shopper overheard him and asked, “Are you that lawyer on the radio?”

Mar 31, 2011

LEGAL CENTS: Great marketing plans don’t have to be expensive

Attorney Diane Mader didn't happen upon her successful practice, she planned it that way. Middleton-based Mader is a strong proponent of legal marketing because, as she puts it, "You need to plan your work and work your plan."

Mar 17, 2011

LEGAL CENTS: E-readers gaining popularity in the legal community

After many years of interviewing attorneys and asking them what they do for fun, I can say with great confidence that just about all like to read and travel. Thus, this week’s article is about tools for legal professionals who enjoy … reading and travel! It is spring break season, after all.

Mar 3, 2011

LEGAL CENTS: Law firm newsletters still alive and kicking

As a journalist, it warms my heart to report that the law firm newsletter is still alive and kicking.

Feb 22, 2011

LEGAL CENTS: The latest dish on daily deal sites

Hey, did you catch the Superbowl? Of course you did. You know who won, too!

Feb 9, 2011

Steps to a faster, more reliable PC

The big holiday is next Monday.

Not Valentine's Day. I'm talking about National Clean out Your Computer Day, which is probably of greater interest to you if you're at all like Sheldon on "The Big Bang Theory."

Jan 28, 2011

Business review sites get thumbs up, down

While you may have opted to create profiles on Facebook and LinkedIn, chances are your name, law firm or both are listed in one or more online directories where people can post reviews, and you had no say in the matter.

Jan 12, 2011

Be more productive, less distracted in 2011

I've got distractibility, which means that even small things can derail my thought process.

Dec 24, 2010

Virtual law practice a real-life convenience

Patrick Scharmer remembers when he and his wife executed their first set of wills, when their children were very young.

Dec 15, 2010

A patch in time can save more than nine

One of my favorite "Sex and the City" episodes centers around Carrie's computer woes.

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