Aug. 5, 2009 – State Bar Practice Management Advisor Nerino Petro urges lawyers to be discerning when taking on new clients, which can be a challenge when business is slow.
In this video, Petro offers tips for identifying the problematic client. Be aware of clients with emergency situations, clients with bad attitudes about lawyers and the legal system, and clients who make legal fees and costs a major issue.
For other law practice management videos, visit WisBar.org’s video archive. In this archive, you’ll find interviews on law firm profitability, alternative billing, law firm culture, monitoring business and trust accounts, and getting paid for your legal services.
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