Category Archives: The Single Shingle


Changing the Legal Marketing Game

Posted on February 19, 2013 by admin

by Bradley W. Miller, Miller Law LLC Lawyers are creatures of habit. We stick to the tried-and-true, what has always worked in the past: Clients will hire us because we are the best attorneys around at what we do. Especially … Continue reading →

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Collecting Fees on the Go

Posted on October 25, 2012 by admin

by Jocelyn Armstrong, J. Armstrong Law, LLC, and Program Administrator, Columbus Bar inc Professional Development Center Smartphones and tablets continue to impact the way lawyers do business. We have the ability to instantly access email and phone message from clients. … Continue reading →

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A Client Service Lesson from My Barber

Posted on June 20, 2012 by admin

by Bradley W. Miller, Burton Law LLC I have been going to my barber now for several years. When I moved across town a few years ago, I needed to find someplace closer to home to get my haircuts. I … Continue reading →

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Legal Zoom going public

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Jill Snitcher McQuain

Interesting developments that will undoubtedly have an impact on the future of the profession – admittedly it may affect some practice areas more than others. This article asserts that Legal Zoom’s success is grounded in the fact that many are … Continue reading →

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The Single Shingle, Part 4: With Freedom Comes Responsibilities – The Magic of Miscellaneous Mondays

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Matt Austin

The Single Shingle is a series of posts by Columbus Bar member Matt Austin, detailing his experiences starting his own law firm (Austin Legal, LLC). Before I decided to open my own solo practice I spoke with several attorneys who … Continue reading →

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Another Gloomy Article about New Law School Grads

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Jill Snitcher McQuain

I’ve been reading a lot of articles lately blasting law schools and the ABA for turning out more supply than demand.  (Check out today’s New York Times, for example.)  While the articles all make valid points worth talking about, and I … Continue reading →

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The Single Shingle, Part 3: Money In, Money Out

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Matt Austin

The Single Shingle is a series of posts by Columbus Bar member Matt Austin, detailing his experiences starting his own law firm (Austin Legal, LLC). I wish I could make this more exciting than it is, but I can’t.  Money … Continue reading →

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The Single Shingle, Part 2: What’s Your Corporate Form and Are You As Scared of Malpractice As I Am?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Matt Austin

The Single Shingle is a series of posts by Columbus Bar member Matt Austin, detailing his experiences starting his own law firm (Austin Legal, LLC). We’re all lawyers, here, right?  We all took at least one class in law school … Continue reading →

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The Single Shingle, Part 1: Don’t Think About Going Solo Until You’ve Thought About These 3 Things

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Matt Austin

The Single Shingle is a series of posts by Columbus Bar member Matt Austin, detailing his experiences starting his own law firm (Austin Legal, LLC). For the past few years, the legal market has experienced a downturn.  Downturns result in … Continue reading →

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