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.@legalshield offers periodic Law Days, where the public can ask questions from plan firms, even if they aren’t legal plan members. Great #A2J ideas. #gpsolo
When it comes to #A2J, simple and easy are the best solutions to build. Don’t build more complexity into a complex system misguidedly. Help desks at courthouses help more people than a random online FAQ or app. #gpsolo
Panel quote: Nobody is asking teachers to do pro bono work. (1. Teachers are always asked to do unpaid work. 2. Many states are stripping license requirements from teachers to hire cheaper workers.) #gpsolo
Don’t do pro bono in a practice area outside of your area of expertise. Doing so may harm #A2J efforts with inefficiency. #gpsolo
Everyone has a smartphone nowadays. #A2J that ignores apps and responsive website will fail. #gpsolo
Interesting observation from this panel. TV advertising is a dead end for #gpsolo lawyers. Too expensive for limited return. Online ads and social media are where to focus.
Use a postage system that generates a log. Pitney Bowes does not. - @paykinlaw (I recommend @case_mail which integrates with @goclio.) #GPSolo
Adwords Express had the best ROI for @Paykinlaw. #GPSolo
Where should you get your firm listed online? @Avvo is key, but @Yelp helps too. Everything else is extra. - @Paykinlaw #GPSolo
Combine VOIP and @callruby rather than a physical PBX phone service in your law firm. Both integrate with @goclio. - @Paykinlaw #GPSolo
I negotiated a settlement from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, with @goclio on my tablet and my cellphone. That’s the value of cloud-based practice management - Alexander Paykin at #GPSolo
7-10% of my law firm bills get paid the night I send them out. That’s the value of credit card acceptance for law firms. - Alexander Paykin at #GPSolo.
Software integrations is the best way to securely sync data. @Zapier is nice, but direct is better. - Alexander Paykin at #GPSolo
Alexander Paykin is now tackling how to integrate a law firm’s practice management into the rest of their technology. First tip: Just use MS Word already, ditch #WordPerfect. #GPSolo
Had a lot of fun going over why law firms need to evaluate beyond table stakes when it comes to #legaltech at #GPSolo.
You should be mapping out your pain points in your law firm before even considering demoing #legaltech. Maybe the issue is how you work, not what tools you use. - @maryjuetten #GPSolo
Every law firm is the same. I know this comes as a shock to each and everyone of you. You’re all service businesses. The rest is details. - @maryjuetten #GPSolo
Thrilled to be sharing the stage with @maryjuetten and Alexander Paykin on how to choose #legaltech for your law firm. We’re covering process decisions, business considerations, and full integrations between your services. #GPSolo
How to best leverage legal plans? Meet with companies using your legal plans for lunch and learns. Leverage plan email lists to start communications. Create a follow up campaign to referred clients for repeat business. #gpsolo
Legal plan law firms do provide smaller firms with a network of firms with whom to collaborate when extra help or coverage is needed. #gpsolo
Certain legal plan referred cases end up with attorneys fees being paid by the other side. In those cases, the legal plan acts more as litigation finance. Attorneys get their full rate. #gpsolo
Remember, just because a person comes in for a legal plan covered task does not mean the relationship ends there. Work to convert them to a client if you like the referral. #gpsolo
Always walk a legal plan referral through what is specifically covered by the plan at the beginning of a matter to avoid confusion. #gpsolo
Be mindful that legal plans have should your firm as discounted legal services. You may have to overcome a perception that referrals feel they aren’t getting a real lawyer. #gpsolo
Learning about how lawyers work with Legal Plans. First tip: vet the client referral. Legal plans do different background checks than law firms. #gpsolo
Made it to #GPSolo, but my luggage is on its way to Brazil. (@ Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, LA) https://www.swarmapp.com/c/31assZQRqJa
'If you've a paralegal or legal secretary, they & their families can be on @ABAesq's new health insurance exchange plans." #GPSolo
New @ABAesq health insurance exchanges will aim to cover not just members but also members' family & staff. #GPSolo