Attracting young lawyers to smaller Wisconsin communities continues to be an uphill struggle. But some cities, such as Wausau, are ramping up the appeal.

Learn tips and tricks to enhance your solo or small-firm practice at the 2019 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 24-26 in Wisconsin Dells.

Gretchen Viney gives suggestions for taking better, more effective notes, and what methods to avoid.

Dean Dietrich advises lawyers, clients, and judges to take care in how they engage on social media platforms given the narrow lines between acceptable and unacceptable use.

One type of insurance will not cover your law firm for all occurrences. Chris Shattuck says you may need to supplement your current coverage.

Solo and small-firm lawyers, who is your go-to colleague for your most pressing questions? Nominate a solo or small-firm lawyer for the 2019 John Lederer Service Award. Nominations are due Aug. 19.

Tom Watson says technology and practice management systems can help you avoid administrative errors – if you know how to use them.

Paula Davis-Laack provides tips for surviving in an unpleasant environment and promoting civility.

Wanting to help people with troublesome legal matters is good, Tom Watson says, but allowing potential clients' distress to become your stress is not.

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.