CaseFox

APRIL 27, 2023

These funds can include money that is held in trust for a specific purpose, such as a retainer for legal services or funds that are being held pending the resolution of a legal matter. Additionally, lawyer trust accounts help to maintain the integrity of the legal profession by promoting transparency and ethical behavior.

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The Cloud Court Blog

JUNE 28, 2022

Has your litigation team been challenged to book a court reporter for a deposition? Are you a skilled freelancer with a high accuracy rate irritated by cheap legal service providers who deliver horrible transcription services? Magna Legal Services. Give clients a rough transcript immediately after the depo.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 18, 2021

It’s about how you work together and how you deliver your legal services. Whether Office 365 or Google Calendar make sure meetings, hearings, depositions and trial dates are shared and don’t slip through the cracks. Or will GotoMeeting or Google Hangouts suffice?

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MyCase

JUNE 17, 2024

Hard Costs Hard costs are expenses that are paid upfront and directly to a third-party vendor for services rendered on behalf of a client matter. This level of financial clarity can provide you and your team with a greater sense of confidence and security, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional legal services to your clients.

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MyCase

JUNE 17, 2024

Hard Costs Hard costs are expenses that are paid upfront and directly to a third-party vendor for services rendered on behalf of a client matter. This level of financial clarity can provide you and your team with a greater sense of confidence and security, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional legal services to your clients.

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MyCase

JUNE 25, 2024

Contingency fee agreements must specify: The percentage of the award the attorney receives Whether the percentage is taken before or after the deduction of court fees and litigation expenses Retainer Fees An attorney retainer fee is an upfront deposit that is paid by the client and earned by the attorney over time. billion in 2000 to $117.4

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CaseFox

MAY 23, 2023

They must possess exceptional oral and written communication skills, as they are responsible for presenting complex legal arguments and persuading judges or juries. Litigators are skilled in gathering evidence, conducting depositions, and cross-examining witnesses effectively.

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Practice Panther

MAY 20, 2024

Legal billing is challenging due to its dual demand for precision in both legal services and financial documentation. Preparing for Depositions : Time spent preparing oneself, the client, or witnesses for depositions. Transactional Work : Time spent on negotiations, due diligence, and closing of transactions.

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WA Bar News

JULY 10, 2024

Although the court denied the motion, it was only after depositions of the personnel involved and an evidentiary hearing involving outside counsel. When this all tumbled out later in the wake of the client’s deposition, the firm was disqualified for improper invasion of the opponent’s privilege. citing Daines , cross-referencing RPC 5.3,

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MyCase

AUGUST 3, 2022

There will be a column for the retainer deposits, a column for client expenses, and a column for legal services on those separate pages. The most common practice is to have an overview page with the monthly ending balances and separate tabs for each open client matter. . There will be an overview page for each month.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Revenue is the funds earned after completing legal services and before deducting expenses. Interest earned on IOLTA accounts is sent directly to local Bar Associations to support charitable legal services. This includes accounts payable and wages. This includes contingency fees and flat fees.

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Practice Panther

JULY 1, 2024

Offer Multiple Payment Options to Clients When it comes to paying for legal services, law firms can’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s no secret that legal services can be expensive, and if clients don’t have flexible payment options, they may look elsewhere.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Specifically, mid-sized firms that embrace FinTech and client-centered approaches see notable improvements in their financial health, underscoring the importance of innovation in enhancing legal services delivery. But that’s not a part of these numbers. And that’s a really interesting model as well. So they’re I think she said 90%.

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CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Retainer fees are an upfront or advance payment that a client pays to its lawyers for future legal services. It is important to note that the retainer is the amount that is deposited in the trust account of the lawyer. If the lawyer spends less time on the case, he will have to return some amount from the deposit fund.

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MyCase

AUGUST 24, 2022

However, your firm is responsible for keeping track and managing the exact amounts that belong to each client—as well as any deposits and withdrawals. The associations generally use these interest funds for activities such as civil legal services. This will prevent accidentally depositing a check into the wrong account. .

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Those predictions have fallen flat across the legal sector. Instead, in the past decade, the popularity of legal project management has grown exponentially. Offering a legal service is, of course, quite different from developing a new disinfectant, or building a software application or a material object.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Through DISCO Pro Bono, they donate their technology to support pro bono legal matters. This aligns with their mission of making legal services more accessible. Kristin reiterated that this is the most exciting time in her 20 year legal tech career, with AI poised to transform legal workflows. Absolutely.

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

And the second thing is the willingness of courts and practitioners to adopt the obvious, which is to have depositions remotely, and to have all the parties remote. But a month later, there I was doing depositions online, dozens of them, with attorneys who had previously objected to them. Casey Patterson: Awesome. That’s huge.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The conversation focuses on LegalMation’s products, overcoming resistance to adopting new legal tech, and predictions for the future evolution of legal service delivery. The company provides AI-powered tools to help litigators automate repetitive tasks and work more efficiently. I think that is possible.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

By being intentional in utilizing AI technology to assist in pro bono cases, they believe it is possible to make a significant impact on improving access to legal services for those in need. Overall, this episode of “The Geek in Review” offers valuable insights into how AI and CaseText’s CoCounsel can revolutionize the legal industry.

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