4 Reasons Lawyers are Going Crazy Over Legal CRM

20 February, 2020

In the sensationalized trial against Queen Caroline in 1820, her defender Lord Brougham said: “An advocate, in the discharge of his duty, knows but one person in all the world and that person is his client.” Two centuries later, the imperative for lawyers to focus on their clients remains. Whatever...

Top 10 Steps to Solve Legal Tech Self-Doubt

3 February, 2020

The poet W. B. Yeats once bemoaned: “The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.” The latest ABA TechReport shows how this dynamic can crop up in legal tech. Their report on Technology Training, released in December 2019, revealed some shocking numbers. Larger fi...

How to Write a Kick-Ass Brief

23 January, 2020

One of the most notable film and literary portrayals of an attorney is Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. Exhausted and worn, Atticus stands before the jury and delivers an impassioned plea for truth and justice. His words are so powerful and persuasive that even those familiar with the story h...

Do You Know the 7 Warning Signs of Staff Overload?

7 January, 2020

Every law firm has an “A-team.” These are the folks who can step into chaos, keep things moving ahead, and resolve problems in a prompt and satisfactory manner. These people are willing to pitch in when needed—their experience has helped them develop a high level of trust in your decision-making abi...

2019 at Filevine: A Year of Growth

27 December, 2019

Since its founding in 2015, Filevine has seen exponential growth—but no year has brought more than 2019. This year, Filevine has set a precedent in the world of legal software and cemented its place as an industry leader. In 2019, Filevine expanded as a software, as a company, and as a team in numer...

4 Ways to Future-Proof Your Practice in 2020

4 December, 2019

In 2004, Blockbuster Video was a $5 billion giant. Six years later, it went bankrupt. The beloved video rental joint of yore now only offers us a cautionary tale: don’t ignore disruptive technologies, never underestimate your competition, and continue to anticipate your clients’ desires. Legal serv...