THE LEGAL LOWDOWN
LEGAL BLOG
Boosting Law Office Efficiency Without Losing Your Mind
Let’s be honest.
Most small law firms don’t have a workflow problem. They have a “we’ve always done it this way” problem.
Files live...
PART 3: Bottlenecks in the Law Firm: The Silent Killers of Execution (and Everyone’s Sanity)
Ready to Fix the Bottlenecks in Your Firm? Are you ready to solve at least 1 or all of your bottlenecks? L...
In Part 1, we read about what a bottleneck is and how it affects execution. You were then asked to stop, assess, and identify your bottlenecks.
Now we can go on to describe common bottlenecks in mor...
Bottlenecks in the Law Firm - Part 1: The Silent Killers of Execution
If your law firm feels like it’s constantly busy but not moving forward. Congratulations. You’re not disorganized. You’re not “ba...
The Humbling Reality of Working for an Abusive Attorney
To those of you who have worked for an abusive attorney… my heart truly goes out to you.
I know what it feels like.
I have worked for an abus...
Paralegals in California: Understanding Business & Professions Code §§ 6450-6456
What Every Paralegal and Employer Should Know and Why It Matters
If you’ve ever heard someone casually say, “Oh, I’m ...
Probate cases often involve multiple safeguards designed to protect estate assets and beneficiaries. But even with court orders, bonds, and blocked accounts in place, things can still go wrong when...
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also ...
When the Law Takes Its Toll: Burnout in the Legal Field (and what you can do about it)
Working in the legal profession (especially in family law, litigation, or a high-stakes practice) can feel deepl...
In estate planning, few assumptions are as dangerous as “The house is already in the trust.” Even when a client says it with complete confidence.
One of the most common and costly issues that surfac...
The holiday season in a law office has a rhythm all its own - part festive cheer, part frantic deadlines, and part shared camaraderie born from navigating both at the same time. As the days grow short...
If you’ve worked in a California law office in the last few years, you know the term “e-filing” can spark either gratitude or groans. Gone are the days of dashing to the courthouse before 4:00 p.m. wi...
