Recently I've read a number of articles advising consumers how to find a good divorce attorney. It occurred to me that much of this advice can be turned around and used to help firms become the kind of family law practices their clients need.
• Remember Details - You handle a lot of cases and the specifics sometimes run together. However to your client there is only one case and if you forget something like the names of the children--or worse, call their kids by the wrong names--then you come across as uncaring. Take a moment to review the case file in your divorce software before meeting with a client.
• Know What You Don't Know - Let's say you've moved your practice to New York State and are using NY family law software to help you along while you learn the specifics of the state's family law statutes. During this learning curve you can handle simple cases but may not have the knowledge to adequately represent complex divorces. Know when it is in the client's best interest for you to refer the case to a more experienced attorney.
• Save Money - Running an efficient practice allows you to keep your fees reasonable, which is appreciated by clients who are going through the financial crisis of a divorce. Take full advantage of every feature of your divorce legal software to automate and simplify your practice, reduce the time you need to spend on each case, and cut your expenses.
• Be Compassionate - Divorces are emotional and clients often need to feel like they are being treated as individuals rather than just an invoice in a chair. A simple "I'm sorry for what you are going through" can be very comforting in a difficult time.
• Be Professional - On the other hand, you don't want to end up being the client's therapist or best friend. Maintain a professional distance and don't let yourself get too emotionally involved in the case. Finding the balance between compassion and professionalism is one of the trickiest aspects of family law practice.
Modern software tools are a great asset in helping your firm become the best family law practice possible. Download a free divorce software demo and see how Easy Soft attorney practice management software let you get away from tedious administration and focus on practicing law.
Family law attorneys, accountants, and other divorce professionals nationwide rely on Divorce Financials software to analyze financial data and tax ramifications in divorce cases. No accounting skills needed. Attorneys and paralegals can easily master the use of this program.
Tax optimized divorce financial settlements often produce higher disposal incomes for both parties. Helping clients find a divorce settlement that minimizes tax obligations is not only a matter of professional responsibility, but also an economic reality.
State laws govern attorney escrow accounting for virtually every practice area, including real estate, personal injury, family law, estate planning, criminal, collection and bankruptcy. Thousands of lawyers, escrow, insurance and real estate agents and accounting professionals rely on Easy Trust to manage client funds. Easy Trust automates the entire escrow accounting process and helps maintain strict compliance. Plus, you can add the Easy TimeBill module to integrate legal time tracking, billing and trust bookkeeping, all in one program.
• Remember Details - You handle a lot of cases and the specifics sometimes run together. However to your client there is only one case and if you forget something like the names of the children--or worse, call their kids by the wrong names--then you come across as uncaring. Take a moment to review the case file in your divorce software before meeting with a client.
• Know What You Don't Know - Let's say you've moved your practice to New York State and are using NY family law software to help you along while you learn the specifics of the state's family law statutes. During this learning curve you can handle simple cases but may not have the knowledge to adequately represent complex divorces. Know when it is in the client's best interest for you to refer the case to a more experienced attorney.
• Save Money - Running an efficient practice allows you to keep your fees reasonable, which is appreciated by clients who are going through the financial crisis of a divorce. Take full advantage of every feature of your divorce legal software to automate and simplify your practice, reduce the time you need to spend on each case, and cut your expenses.
• Be Compassionate - Divorces are emotional and clients often need to feel like they are being treated as individuals rather than just an invoice in a chair. A simple "I'm sorry for what you are going through" can be very comforting in a difficult time.
• Be Professional - On the other hand, you don't want to end up being the client's therapist or best friend. Maintain a professional distance and don't let yourself get too emotionally involved in the case. Finding the balance between compassion and professionalism is one of the trickiest aspects of family law practice.
Modern software tools are a great asset in helping your firm become the best family law practice possible. Download a free divorce software demo and see how Easy Soft attorney practice management software let you get away from tedious administration and focus on practicing law.
Family law attorneys, accountants, and other divorce professionals nationwide rely on Divorce Financials software to analyze financial data and tax ramifications in divorce cases. No accounting skills needed. Attorneys and paralegals can easily master the use of this program.
Tax optimized divorce financial settlements often produce higher disposal incomes for both parties. Helping clients find a divorce settlement that minimizes tax obligations is not only a matter of professional responsibility, but also an economic reality.
State laws govern attorney escrow accounting for virtually every practice area, including real estate, personal injury, family law, estate planning, criminal, collection and bankruptcy. Thousands of lawyers, escrow, insurance and real estate agents and accounting professionals rely on Easy Trust to manage client funds. Easy Trust automates the entire escrow accounting process and helps maintain strict compliance. Plus, you can add the Easy TimeBill module to integrate legal time tracking, billing and trust bookkeeping, all in one program.