Review documents, don't get rattled and qualify, qualify, qualify

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I often get the feeling that my potential family-law clients are looking for friends willing to listen to them talk about their family problems. Or maybe they need a therapist who will assist them in coping with the difficulties of ...

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Being an effective counselor is the most important aspect of my job, as it fosters a healthy dialogue, realistic expectations and trust with my clients.

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Do you think communications between law firms and their in-house counsel should be protected by attorney-client privilege?

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Here’s what I’ve learned in business: the winner is frequently the one who wants it less

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As social media outlets like podcasts, QR codes, Google+ and Pinterest evolve, Maryland lawyers are looking for ways to use them as marketing devices.

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If you've declared a personal copyright on what you post on Facebook, I'm sorry to break the bad news to you.

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Do you think that attorney dress has gotten more casual, or is it just me?

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How do we familiarize ourselves sufficiently with issues presented to adequately advise and represent our client?

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In addition to the hard work of preparing yourself mentally, understanding your case and communicating with your client, negotiating effectively requires a complex set of skills as well as a healthy amount of common sense.

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