Give yourself a raise; but make sure the market will bear it and clients will accept it
Article Abstract:
Issues are discussed regarding the reluctance of sole practitioners and small firm attorneys to raise their billing rates as regularly as large firm lawyers do. Options for such lawyers to increase fees are discussed.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2000
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Close encounters of the bird kind; chance meetings sometimes lead to the best clients
Article Abstract:
Meeting people through hobbies as a way of client development for sole practitioners is discussed. Lawyers should have a roster of conversation starters to transform small talk into business opportunities.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2001
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Vacation best buys
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Suggestions for vacation destinations off the beaten tourist track and offering the advantage of lower prices are given. These include, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Choctaw, Mississippi, and the Caribbean island of Anguilla.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2001
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