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Legal Ethics & Malpractice Reporter, Vol. 6, No. 7

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

Comment 8 to the rule explains: READ THE FULL ARTICLE NEW AUTHORITY: North Carolina Formal Ethics Opinion 3 On January 24, 2025, the North Carolina State Bar adopted Formal Ethics Opinion 3, concerning an interesting problem that had arisen for a firm practicing estate planning. Comment [2] to Rule 1.5

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Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing

Attorney at Work

QUESTION: I’m a solo practitioner with a general practice handling everything from real estate transactions to family law. While most of my billing comes from traditional hourly rates for matters, I have always used flat fees for certain client demands such as residential real estate transactions and basic estate planning.

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10 AI-Assisted Legal Tech Vendors Delivering Reliable Productivity to Law Firms

RPC Strategies

Steno is an innovative solution to managing costs for depositions, same-day or overnight court transcripts, transcript analysis, and litigation financing. Steno facilitates quick and accurate transcript delivery, remote depositions videoconferencing, and AI-powered analytics to litigation firms, all with no up-front costs.

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The Ultimate Paralegal Billing Cheat Sheet: Save Time and Avoid Errors

Destination Articles Blog

According to Guideline 8 of the ABA Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegals, lawyers are permitted to include charges for paralegal work when determining fees or billing for legal services. Legal billing software can help you track tasks and ensure your work meets the agreed flat fee.

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The Ultimate Paralegal Billing Cheat Sheet: Save Time and Avoid Errors

Destination Articles Blog

According to Guideline 8 of the ABA Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegals, lawyers are permitted to include charges for paralegal work when determining fees or billing for legal services. Legal billing software can help you track tasks and ensure your work meets the agreed flat fee.

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Financial Planning for Lawyers and Law Firms: Secure Your Legal Practice

Destination Articles Blog

Diversify your portfolio across different asset types: Mutual funds Index funds Bonds Real estate ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) Diversification reduces risk and helps your money grow steadily over time. Keep this money in a high-yield savings account or money market fund for easy access.

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Lookback 2020: The Biggest Takeaways for Attorneys

MyCase

With in-person interaction limited in many parts of the country, client and staff communication have become a major through-line in the post-pandemic legal industry landscape. In this segment, our expert panel dives into the growing demand for virtual collaboration options and implications thereof on office policy and real estate.