America's most successful lawyers have good clients, a loving family, and the time to enjoy them. The education provided by law schools today generally does not include training to manage a successful law practice. In order to be successful every part of the law office must work like a well-oiled machine. Whether you need to improve communications with clients, execute a solid partnership agreement or even train your staff, the Bar's Law Office Management Assistance Service has identified 10 ways to improve your chances at success in the practice of law. Communication Is of Paramount importance From feeling uninformed or misinformed about matters at the support staff level, to being surprised by the size of the bill at the client level, poor communication is one of the legal profession's most pressing problems.
Communication is a learned skill which most attorneys believe they are good at.
However, signs of poor communication are everywhere. Failure to communicate with clients is one of the most frequently found charges included in Bar disciplinary complaints. The key to improving poor communication begins by improving listening skills. A wise sage once remarked that you never learn anything with your mouth open. That remains good advice even today.