LawBiz® Legal Pad: Is the Check REALLY in the Mail?

So your clients aren't paying the bills? In this clip, Ed looks not only at reasons why they aren't but offers solutions to overcome this problem.

What kind of lawyer are you?

Oftentimes, especially in the family law environment (but also in other matters), our emotions control us to the point of ignoring reality. We seek to hurt the other party to the litigation through our attorneys. And, far too often, our attorneys are willing accomplices.

As the attorney, what control do you have over your client? Do you perceive yourself as the master of the ship, or the mouthpiece ... do you consider yourself the advocate for the best interests of your client or the alter ego of your client.

Marlo Van Oorschot, as an outstanding family lawyer in Southern California, this week puts another spin on this question, asking whether you're a surgeon or a gangster.

LawBiz® Legal Pad On the Road!: Dominance

It's no secret - lawyers butt heads. But, when it happens, do you keep your clients' best interests in mind, or do you seek dominance instead?

LawBiz® Legal Pad On the Road!: Free Advertising

Ed's wife reminds him that there's no such thing as a free lunch, but today Ed shares tips that will promote your firm and services at little expense.