21 Unsurpassed Reasons Why Practicing Law Is the Best Profession Are you considering a career in law? If so, you’re making an excellent choice. Practicing law is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling professions out there. Apart from being lucrative, a legal career brings unique challenges for anyone with determination, drive, and a passion for helping others in legal matters. Additionally, law practice has plenty of job... (445 views)
Solo Practitioner Attorney: Everything You Need to Know A solo practitioner attorney is a lawyer who operates their own law firm and works independently, without partners or associates. They handle all aspects of their legal practice, from client relations and case management to billing and marketing. Solo practitioner attorneys can specialize in various areas of law, such as criminal defense, family law, immigration, or... (268 views)
Mastering Legal Writing: A New Attorney's Guide Summary: The article provides tips for new attorneys to improve their legal writing skills. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience, following appropriate legal citation style, using clear and concise language, organizing the writing, using examples and case law to support the argument, and editing and proofreading the work. It also highlights the role... (109 views)
Understanding the Roles of Plaintiff and Defense Attorneys in the Legal System Summary: Plaintiff and defense attorneys play a crucial role in the legal system by representing the parties involved in legal actions and advocating for their rights and interests. They have a variety of responsibilities, including filing complaints, conducting discovery, defending clients from prosecution, and securing evidence. Both types of attorneys must have strong... (142 views)
Understanding the Role of Insurance Subrogation Attorneys in the Insurance Industry Summary: Insurance subrogation attorneys are legal professionals who specialize in the process of subrogation, which allows insurance companies to pursue a third party for damages that have been paid out to one of the company's policyholders. They are responsible for investigating and evaluating potential subrogation claims, negotiating settlements, and representing... (69 views)
Can Attorneys Become Successful Entrepreneurs? Reasons Why so Many Lawyers Fail as Businesspeople The legal profession is a very specific industry that works on a set of rigid rules attorneys are not supposed to break. One of the most important rules is that if you want to succeed as a law firm attorney, you have to be committed and never leave the legal industry. Still, many attorneys dream of becoming business owners in fields that have nothing to do with the law.... (469 views)
Remember that Counselor is Another Word for Lawyer: Get to Know Melinda Sarafa As a white-collar crime litigator and a former public defender, Melinda Sarafa has represented clients ranging from low-income immigrants to a Miami nightclub owner suspected of organized crime activity. While the stakes in such cases might be vastly different, Sarafa, a partner at Zuckerman Spaeder in New York, says attorneys must never forget their ultimate roles as... (356 views)
How Elder Law Paralegals Contribute to the Industry's Success - A Comprehensive Guide According to the U.S. Census Bureau's World Population Profile, the elderly population (categorized as age 65 and older) will more than double between 1998 and 2025. To accommodate the legal needs of this ever-increasing group, a fairly new field has developed. Elder law offers legal staff opportunities that are sure to continue growing along with the elderly population. (2149 views)
How to Transition Your Legal Career From Administrative to Artistic: A Guide by Elena M. Paul Growing up in a family that valued the arts, Elena M. Paul envisioned herself working in some capacity within the world of arts and entertainment. Today she is executive director of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA), an organization in New York City that provides free legal services to low-income artists and nonprofit arts groups. (372 views)
Trope and Trope Founder Sorrell Trope: A Pioneer in the World of Family Law It was the movies—and their glamorous depiction of attorneys—that first inspired Sorrell Trope to become a lawyer. Perhaps it's not surprising then that he has represented dozens of Hollywood stars—from Cary Grant to Nicole Kidman. LawCrossing speaks with the divorce attorney about his practice over the last 55 years. (3435 views)
Paralegals & Legal Assistants: How Going to Law School Can Help Advance Your Career Whether law school is a lifelong dream, seems like the next logical step, or is recommended by an employer, paralegals and legal assistants are increasingly taking to pounding the casebooks. (2401 views)
How Jeffrey Hughes Built A Successful Coffee Shop Law Practice With Legal Grind Thirsty for justice? Jeffrey Hughes' two Legal Grind cafes in the Los Angeles area offer ''Coffee and Counsel'' to those who may not otherwise seek legal advice. Through his innovative venture, Hughes has worked hard to both provide a valuable service to his community and change the public perception of attorneys. (3690 views)
Legal Career Spotlight: Brian O'Neill, Partner at Faegre Benson LLP Brian O'Neill, one of the country's most accomplished litigators, talks with LawCrossing about his involvement with the Exxon Valdez oil spill trial and the state of the legal industry. (2112 views)
Johnnie Cochran: Biography and Legacy of the Iconic Lawyer The world's most famous lawyer adds a Law Star to his ever-expanding trophy case and talks with LawCrossing about his high-powered career beyond O.J. (3804 views)
John W. Carlin - The Accomplished Archivist of the United States - LawCrossing Article This week's mild-mannered Law Star is on a mission to preserve and protect the priceless records of our government — from the original U.S. Constitution to the latest White House e-mail. Meet the head of the National Archives and former governor of Kansas, John Carlin: the nation's records czar. (22 views)
Discover the Career Success of Law Professor Eugene Volokh - LawCrossing A native Russian, Eugene Volokh left his country for the United States at the age of seven and used his superior intellect and passion for the law to become one of the nation's leading authorities on the first amendment. (84 views)
6 Tips on Becoming a Successful Lawyer from Rumpole of the Bailey This week we take a look at one of Britain's (and PBS's) most notable literary characters, Horace Rumpole, to examine his place in the pantheon of great fictional attorneys. (7 views)
Preston Gates Ellis: Insights About a Renowned Lawyer and His Profession Preston Gates & Ellis is an international law firm that is based on the West Coast (specifically, Seattle) but has one office in Washington, DC. With 11 offices worldwide—including Beijing and Taipei, the two most recent additions—this 400-attorney firm has been in its present iteration since a merger between two prominent (and experienced) Seattle firms in... (61 views)
How to Prevent Common Mistakes in Your Legal Career: Tips from the Pros Some attorneys' personalities just don't mesh well with those of a particular firm. What should you do when this kind of personality clash occurs with your firm? (606 views)