I have long ago lost count of how many lawyer blogs I have read.
Many firms where I have coached had no blogs before I started coaching there and now they have well over 10 blogs. You might be a lawyer in one of those firms.
Recently I was asked why lawyers who are blogging
Are you blogging strategically? If not, other than having fun writing, why are you blogging?
Take a look at this blog written by Roanoke, Virginia lawyer Jay O’Keeffe: The Hardest Part of Arguing in the Fourth Circuit–And Three Ways to Handle It.
In addition to having some fun writing it. He has answered
How many lawyer bloggers are there now? I know there are several thousand. Yet, how many of those bloggers are connecting with their dream clients through their blog? I suggest there are very few. You can be one of the few.
Your blog readers like to read stories. Are you writing with that in mind?
When business clients need a lawyer, they seek help. When business clients do not need a lawyer, that does not mean you should do nothing to attract those potential clients. I attracted those clients and you can also.
Five years ago Seth Godin addressed this question in the context of dentists in his blog: My
LexBlog’s Kevin McKeown is both a great friend and a wonderful source of information. Whenever we are together I feel like I learn something from him. I asked Kevin to share his thoughts with you.
As a lawyer, your digital footprint should create a positive first impression or chances are you’re toast. And, if you
Are you blogging? If so, what exactly is your point? To answer that you must consider:
As a lawyer who practiced law for a long
Are your potential clients reading your blog? If not, the reason may have something to do with how you are writing it.
It is almost funny. When I read blog posts by lawyers, I frequently think it would have been a great post if the last paragraph had been written as the first paragraph. As
Do you remember the first time you sent an important update to clients by email rather than regular mail?
I remember doing it in February, 1999. The USDOT had just issued the “Final Rule” changing some regulations that impacted highway contractors. I had prepared three memos when the Notice of Proposed Rule Making came out.