How to hire an independent contract attorney
Some call it contract lawyering. Some call it outsourcing. Others call it freelance. We are ushering in a new era in the delivery of legal services. Using an independent attorney, by whatever name, is...
View ArticleWhat do I tell my client about the independent contract attorney I am hiring?
If you are considering hiring an independent attorney, you may also be wondering what you need to say to your client, both about the need for an additional attorney and the fee arrangement. First, look...
View ArticleWhat would a librarian do: Keys to cost-effective legal research
With two librarians in my family, I think my mom would be proud that I am asking, “What would a librarian do?” in studying ways for cost-effective legal research. In Thinking Like a Librarian: Tips for...
View ArticleFootnotes, efficiency, and Adobe
I’ve made it known that when I have my druthers, I use footnotes in briefs. I began to use footnotes when, through my independent studying of legal writing, I became convinced that it makes for a...
View Article7 ways to use an independent contract attorney
When you are feeling overwhelmed, when your client is demanding a project with a quick turnaround and you just don’t have the time, or when you have a case that has heated up and you need one more...
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