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Your brand is what defines your law firm and makes you stand out from your competitors. You want your firm's brand to be genuine and show through all aspects of your business. Doing a thorough analysis of your law firm's marketing and client interactions to ensure that it is consistent and accurate to the brand you want to portray can be beneficial. Barba...

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With a potential economic recession on the horizon, it's important to take time to plan for the future and learn from history so that your law firm can continue to sustain and grow no matter the economic circumstances.  According to Julie Savarino of Attorney at Work, during the Great Recession studies showed that businesses benefitted from continuing the...

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According to Public Justice, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the fourth circuit has rejected claims from the state of North Carolina that conducting undercover investigations of animal agriculture facilities, daycares, nursing homes, etc., and publishing the results is outside of the scope of protection of the First Amendment.  This is a win for the plainti...

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One of the biggest keys to business success is having a team with strong, soft skills. These skills are valuable because they aren’t "hackable," as Bull Garlington of Attorney at Work states. Developing soft skills requires understanding the underlying personal faculties. There is an entanglement of the classic soft skills with deep character traits like...

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As law firms recover from the pandemic and begin focusing on their 2023 business goals, here are four things to consider to help your firm grow organically and adapt to modern changes. Mallory Hendry of Canadian Lawyer provided some tips on organic law firm growth.Lead and Referral System Through Existing Costumers Staying relevant to past clients is impo...

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According to Sky Chadde of Investigate Midwest, Pennsylvania food processing plant workers filed a lawsuit against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at the beginning of the pandemic because their employer did not provide them with face coverings or enough space to follow the federal government's social distancing and PPO guidelines...

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Our office will be closed on Monday, February 20th, in observance of Presidents’ Day. We will return to the office on Tuesday, February 21st. Should you have any questions regarding the processing of any transaction, please feel free to contact our Accounting Team at 615.577.5448 or by email: Accounting@AdvocateCapital.com We wanted to share with you some...

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Technology can be a great marketing tool for law firms. It is important to keep up to date on the latest trends. Chris Fritsch and Stefanie Marrone recently provided useful tips and trends in marketing technology in their article for The National Law Review. Marketing Technology ManagersAccording to Fritsch and Marrone, in order to ensure the success of s...

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Advocate Capital, Inc., headed to the Grand Canyon State for the 2023 American Association for Justice Winter Convention. Paul Myers, Donna Jones, Steve Scott and I attended this fantastic event in Phoenix, AZ. The AAJ team truly made waves with their five elements-inspired opening reception, which included fire dancers and a live show by an ice sculptor....

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Modern law firms rely heavily on email communications. An email strategy can put you ahead of your competitors, help you improve your brand and visibility, and attract clients and prospects by showcasing your success and services. Law firms utilize email as a marketing tool, and clients expect to receive them as part of their legal experience. According t...

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