Better billing practices can help solo and small firm lawyers get paid sooner, reduce fee disputes, and build stronger client relationships. Briane Pagel shares practical strategies for setting payment expectations early and communicating about costs professionally.

Chris Donahoe stepped out of her comfort zone to represent an ICE detainee in a habeas action, but didn’t do it alone. With the right partners and some extra hours of research you can, and should, take on pro bono cases in new areas of law, she writes.

New lawyer Adam Weber says rural practice offers both professional opportunity and community connection. The State Bar's Rural Practice Development Program can help: Applications are open through Oct. 26.

It is impactful, deeply fulfilling, and rewarding, and boosts professional growth through learning skills and making connections with colleagues, says Melodie Wiseman. Now is the time to consider running for a position on the State Bar Board of Governors.

Three updated State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE titles give Wisconsin practitioners current law, revised forms, recent case developments, and practical guidance for guardian ad litem (GAL) and business law matters.

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