The Last Push Across the Desert

October 6, 2011

I’m driving a lawnmower across India! Check previous updates here. It’s for charity – want to donate? Click here. By the time you read this, I could be sitting poolside in Jaisalmer under the Great Indian Desert’s ruthless sun, enjoying a frosty brew and acting smug about having managed to coax my tuk tuk across the Subcontinent. […]

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ABA GPSolo Fall Meeting and National Conference in Denver

September 29, 2011

This October, the ABA will be coming to Denver to host the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Fall Meeting and National Conference. The aim of the conference is to help new and experienced lawyers to hone their skills and provide excellent services to clients, regardless of area of practice. There will be CLEs, events, […]

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Why and How to Write a Blog About the Law

September 27, 2011

Just saying the words “legal blog” brings shudders about boring readings from long forgotten law school. I should know, I’ve been writing a blog for almost four years with fans who have taken the time to let me know what they think about it. I’ve become an expert on boring my readers with information that […]

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Reminder: Solo in Colo Meet Up, Round 2, Sept. 28

September 26, 2011

Wednesday will be here before you know it. You don’t want to miss hearing about marketing and blogging from Mark Beese while we all enjoy apps and drinks at Blake Street Tavern. The fun starts in time for happy hour at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room. In case you haven’t heard, Mark is president […]

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Misplacing Myself: Reckless Driving and Cops in Bihar Pradesh

September 19, 2011

I’m driving a lawnmower across India! Check previous updates here, and here. It’s for charity – want to donate? Click here. Dealing with cops is the same in most countries that I’ve visited. It was no different this time. The question was whether I could summon the energy for it. We’d been driving all day. […]

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Charge It! Why It’s Worth It to Take Credit Cards at Your Firm

September 16, 2011

As a criminal defense lawyer, I’m always looking for easier and faster ways to get paid. That means I’m also looking for ways to make it easier for clients to get me their money. Since everybody pays for everything with credit cards these days, shouldn’t they be able to do that for legal services? It’s […]

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Solo in Colo Meet Up, Round 2, Sept. 28

September 13, 2011

As we promised after our last meet up, Solo in Colo is hosting another chance to kick back during happy hour and meet your fellow solo and small firm bloggers. This time, we’re bringing in some expertise: Mark Beese, president of Leadership for Lawyers. Before starting his own company, Mark was an in-house marketer for […]

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Act One, In Which My Very Long Trip Begins with a Very Long Trip

September 12, 2011

This might be harder than I thought. Which is not to say that I didn’t see a challenge coming. For those of you unaware of what I am up to, let’s get you up to speed: I am currently participating in a rally across the Indian subcontinent, via tuk tuk (otherwise known as an auto-rickshaw) – The […]

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What Lawyers Can Learn from Pro Football

September 7, 2011

Today is football eve. That means everybody is happy America’s favorite game is back, hoping and praying nobody dies on the football field, and rooting for a respectable effort from the Broncos. I’d like to take a minute instead to pay homage to the modern organizational marvel that is a professional football team. It’s chess […]

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Getting Paid: Using Credit Cards at Your Solo or Small Firm

September 7, 2011

How do you ensure you get paid and avoid any ethical issues related to accepting credit cards? Those are the questions solo Brian Popp will answer at the September installment of the “Small Firms, Big Success,” a CBA-CLE series that focuses on business issues facing attorneys. The lunch-hour program on Monday, Sept. 12, will cover […]

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