Being a lawyer means being the boss. When I was in law school I remember always hearing the comment that, law school teaches you the law but it does not teach you how to be a lawyer. I still hear that comment from time to time, and obviously there is truth to the statement. I mean for better or for worse there is no class on billing hours.

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Today's business owner needs to understand how to market to them, how to employ them and how to work with them.

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Every once in a while, you’ll apply for a job you know you will absolutely love and someone will look at your resume and ask, “why do we need to hire a lawyer?"

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Attorneys in the midst of an onslaught of work should not forget about the next case or the next client.

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The market potential for a Minority Business Enterprise is hard to ignore.

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Good judgment and professional communication is not simply something to be mentioned at the orientation meeting when an employee comes on board.

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A few simple tips can help take the friction out of the ubiquitous presence of cell phones, plus why business owners should consider looking at their smoking policies.

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Why lawyers should implement a more “generalist-minded” approach in working to understand a client’s needs.

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Heart, hustle and humility are what sets great talent apart from the rest.

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Choosing where you want to open your law practice often influences other big decisions that come with being a solo practitioner.

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