Ditch the bells and whistles. Instead, Larry Bodine says craft a website that gives potential clients information, relief, and hope.

Need guidance on your retirement preparation and transition? Attend the annual Senior Lawyers Division CLE program in May – available in Eau Claire or Madison.

Starting a solo practice? Learn all the details at the CLE event "Considerations for Starting a Law Practice," hosted by the State Bar of Wisconsin Solo/Small Firm & General Practice Section.

Tom Watson has practical tips for dealing with closed-case files while complying with the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Wisconsin lawyers and an IT professional bring it home, talking about hot areas of practice and technology and practice management issues that keep them awake at night and offer their insights for the year ahead.

Whether to accept online payments is no longer a question. Amy Mann gives the whys and hows for reducing friction in billing and payments processes.

Law firm websites allow lawyers to stand out from the crowd, help attract potential clients and keep existing ones. Is your law firm website shining bright?

Get to know your malpractice carrier’s claims attorney, suggests Matthew Beier. In addition to expanding your network, a good relationship with your claims attorney can help you avoid common legal malpractice pitfalls, and improve the chances of successful claim prevention and resolution.

When correcting a court's mistake may be damaging to my client, do I have an obligation to provide the correct information?

Aly Lynch compares the most well-known smartphone models and some lesser-known rivals competing for consumers' attention.

The ABA TECHSHOW Conference and EXPO is where lawyers, legal professionals, and technology all come together. For three days, attendees learn about the most useful and practical technologies available – get ahead of the game with discounted passes to this Chicago event.

If you care about succession and the long-term sustainability of your firm, John Remsen says you've got to invest in your young people. Here's how.

Dean Dietrich says the State Bar's Succession Planning Registry is a straightforward means to protect clients and avoid violating the ethical duties of competence and diligence.

Constant distractions may be costing you time and money. Minimizing or eliminating distractions may be your key to improved success moving forward.

Can case law serve as the basis for lawyer discipline? Wisconsin lawyers should be aware that some standards of conduct are set forth in Wisconsin Supreme Court case law, rather than explicitly in disciplinary rules.

Martin McLaughlin says the duty to protect personal data and client information arises from legal, contractual, and ethical obligations. He offers tips to meet those duties.

Sharon Nelson and John Simek advise you turn off your phone for a while. If you do, you may lower your stress level.

Michael Anspach knows that if he ever again decides to buy his favorite vodka, the price he would pay is far greater than the price of the bottle.

There has been more change in the legal profession in the last 15 years than the previous 50 years, according to some industry experts. Embrace change and innovation. Adapt or die. Those are clear messages from the 2018 Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference.

Cyber insurance is becoming affordable, commonplace, and the smart choice to protect your practice. Here are some cyber protection tips. Learn more at the Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 25-27 in Wisconsin Dells.

Christopher Rogers introduces a new partnership tailored to meet your cybersecurity needs no matter the size of your firm.

Lawyers can answer questions posed on law firm websites, but Dean Dietrich warns the website must clearly indicate that neither questions nor answers create an attorney/client relationship.

New apps might make finding a lawyer almost as easy as hailing a cab. But, Aviva Kaiser says, lawyers still must comply with the ethics rules when providing their services.

What do a law office, home office, car, courtroom, meeting space, coffee shop, beach, and law library have in common? Thanks to today's technology, they're all places you can work. Learn tips to help you practice from anywhere at the Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 25-27 in Wisconsin Dells.

Harassment and discrimination occur in all types of workplaces. Julia Arnold gives tips lawyers should share with their employer-clients and consider when assessing their own legal environments.