Tag: legal marketing

Yelp v. San Diego Attorney: Integrity, honesty and ethics at issue

A San Diego law firm and online review site Yelp are engaged in a battle with multiple fronts it appears. Yelp's business practices have been called into question many times. This time, however, Yelp is the plaintiff and they are suing a local San Diego lawyer for allegedly posting fake reviews. Ars Technica has more: … Continue reading Yelp v. San Diego Attorney: Integrity, honesty and ethics at issue →

Death on a High Floor: Crime novel set in upper management of a huge law firm

I just purchased a new book for my Kindle: Death On A High Floor. Here is the official description: When the much-despised Marbury Marfan senior partner Simon Rafer turns up dead, with an ornate dagger buried between his shoulder blades, it comes as a surprise to no one. Simon was an abusive boss and had … Continue reading Death on a High Floor: Crime novel set in upper management of a huge law firm →

Alternative Fees accounting for larger share of revenue at top law firms

If you've spent much time on my site, or talking to me in person, you know that I am not a fan of time-based billing, and am a huge proponent of value-based fees. Some of the worst offenders when it comes to time-based billing are lawyers -- but the winds of change are beginning to … Continue reading Alternative Fees accounting for larger share of revenue at top law firms →

The Past and Future of Value-Based Fees and Alternative Fee Arrangements

Jim Hassett, founder of LegalBizDev, and his brother Matt Hassett wrote an excellent article on value-based fees and other alternative fee arrangements. While directed primarily at lawyers (by far the worst abusers of the billable hour lifestyle), this report provides deep insight into a decade of one industry's look at equitable pricing of professional services. … Continue reading The Past and Future of Value-Based Fees and Alternative Fee Arrangements →