A trial is the dramatic apex of the litigation process. This is where both sides put all their cards on the table and let the trier of fact decide. While a trial can be exciting, it also requires an enormous
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The Ultimate Law Firm Employee Onboarding Checklist
Even if your firm is well established, it’s inevitable that you’ll have to bring new staff into the fold at some point. When this time comes, structured onboarding can go a long way—especially when guided by a law firm employee…
Understanding Law Firm Compliance Requirements
Many attorneys are accustomed to advising clients on legal and regulatory requirements. What’s often overlooked is the law firm’s own need to comply with laws and regulations applicable to the legal industry. Make no mistake: law firm compliance requirements are…
The Ultimate Guide to Criminal Defense Attorney Website Design
In the world of criminal defense law, credibility means everything—and your criminal defense attorney website design plays a crucial role in building that trust. Potential clients are often in a vulnerable state when they start looking for legal help. They’re…
The Complete Guide to Solo Attorney Website Design
As a solo attorney, your website is a key part of generating interest, visibility, and demand in your legal practice. While 74% of lawyers use their website to attract clients, only one-third of lawyers actually retain their clients through their…
Highlights From the 2025 Legal Trends for Solo and Small Law Firms Report
Since 2016, Clio’s annual Legal Trends Report has been a trusted resource for uncovering key developments in the legal industry.
Recognized as the most in-depth analysis available, the report brings together essential data on law firm performance and sheds light…
Best Practices in Invoice Management for Criminal Defense Law Firms
Invoice management for criminal defense lawyers comes with its own set of challenges. When you’re deep in fast-moving, emotionally intense cases and high-stakes client work, keeping up with billing and payment tracking can quickly become overwhelming.
And because many defense…
Essential Tools for Virtual Estate Planning Attorneys
As the popularity of digital wills and trusts rise, the expectations of estate planning clients are shifting towards virtual services. In fact, 70% of clients say they prefer working virtually with lawyers, which means modernizing your practice is more…
Weathering Economic Uncertainty: How the Legal Industry Adapted—And What Comes Next
These days, you can’t so much as check your phone or turn on the TV without being hit with stories about stock market volatility, rising inflation, and global unrest. Naturally, many legal professionals are feeling unsure about what this economic…
What AI Adoption Looks Like in Solo, Small, and Mid-Sized Law Firms
The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal industry is undeniable. And, when we explore data on AI adoption and use in law firms of different sizes, distinct patterns begin to emerge that can provide true guidance on the…