The American Bar Association has amended Model Rule 7 of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which regulates attorney advertising. The Supreme Court allowed attorney advertising in Bates v. State Bar of Arizona in 1977, and states have regulated attorney advertising in a large variety of ways for four decades. The newly amended Model…
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What’s next on your law firm marketing agenda? If you have to ask this question frequently, chances are it is time to take a serious look at your overall business development strategy. A constant scramble for the next transaction indicates an ad hoc approach to marketing, which can be expensive and difficult to manage. This…
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Lawyers passionate about defending their clients and showcasing their work frequently document their thoughts and provide firm updates in a law firm blog. Blogging has proven to be an effective legal marketing tool, according to an article by inbound marketing company Hubspot, which has found professional blogs receive more links to their websites, are perceived…
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It took a lawsuit for The Florida Bar to lift restrictions preventing non-certified attorneys from using the terms “specialize” or “expertise” in advertising materials. Recognized as one of the strictest state bar associations in the country when it comes to attorney advertising guidelines, The Florida Bar was forced to relax its position that only Board…
Read MoreMany law firms ask, what is content marketing and how will it benefit my firm? According to the Content Marketing Institute, a useful definition is: Content marketing is the marketing and business process for creating and distributing relevant and valuable content to attract, acquire, and engage a clearly defined and understood target audience – with…
Read MoreUnder federal Labor laws, licensed attorneys do not qualify for overtime pay in excess of 40 hours per week if they are doing “legal work.” David Lola, however, says that the work he was asked to do was so menial, it could not be defined as “legal work.” The contract attorney has brought a lawsuit…
Read MoreLarge law firms—comprised of more than 750 lawyers—are reaping the benefits of an intellectual property (IP) sector that is surging in this changing world of ultra-fast technologies and social media. Smaller law firms are losing out on lucrative legal work surrounding patents, trademarks, licensing and copyrights as a result. A market analysis, “Enterprise Legal Management…
Read MoreContent marketing is now a driving force behind the ‘new SEO’. Since law firms have an extensive knowledge base and copious material to support it, content marketing should be front and center when building search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. Content marketing offers lawyers the added benefit of creating a strong “thought leadership” platform. Attorneys who…
Read MoreTraditional law firms are undergoing a significant, albeit gradual, shift in their business models, according to a recent article in The Legal Intelligencer. Firms have come to the realization that the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach of the past 20 years needs to change in this age of ubiquitous information. Both large and small firms are now finding…
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