by Fadi Agour | Jan 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
With over 2.2 billion people active on social media today, it’s nearly impossible to ignore the increasingly ubiquitous presence of social media in our lives. When it comes to the practice of law, understanding the nuances of this emerging social landscape is crucial...
by Fadi Agour | Jan 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Author: Nika Kabiri Last week I wrote about how the desire to control one’s case is the top reason why many people don’t consider hiring a lawyer. I also explained how, once people do consider hiring a lawyer, cost becomes the primary barrier to following through with...
by Fadi Agour | Nov 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
Starting a law firm requires a lot of work and attention to detail. With such a large focus on making clients happy and handling the minutia of running a business, some important things can fall through the cracks, particularly if you’re starting your firm on your own...
by Fadi Agour | Nov 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Author: Dan Lear People are talking about us behind our back, lawyers. And they’re not complimenting our excellent credentials or impeccably adorned offices. Instead, there’s been a lot of press over the last few weeks about “dumb lawyers,” or, if you prefer, the...
by Fadi Agour | Nov 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Author: Nika Kabiri A 2013 study by the Pew Research Center found that only 18% of Americans think lawyers contribute “a lot” to society. For comparison, consider that 72% said the same thing about teachers, and 66% about doctors. What a drag. No one wants to go to...
by Fadi Agour | Nov 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Author: Nika Kabiri Show me a lawyer who’s shocked to hear about the profession’s poor reputation, and I’ll show you… well, I wouldn’t be able to show you anything. We’ve all heard the lawyer jokes. In September of this year, Avvo asked about 2,000 Americans to rate...
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