For purposes of this blog post, issues relating to social media for lawyers fall into two general categories: (1) What can a lawyer say and not say in social media?… CONTINUE
Social Media
Should I use social media to advertise my practice? What are the risks? Any time you post advertising content to your social media thread, it is a risky proposition, and the normal rules,… CONTINUE
Links to Other Websites
Almost certainly, at some point in the course of your ecosystem development, you’ll be linking to other websites from your website, social media and your blog. There is no Model… CONTINUE
Are You a “Specialist”?
Rule 7.4 of the Model Rules speaks to the use of the word “Specialist” and “Specialization” in certain areas of law. Different States have different ways of interpreting this, but… CONTINUE
Statements About Contingency Fees
Often, personal injury attorneys will place potentially misleading statements on their websites such as, “No fees until we win!” With respect to statements like these, we must refer to Rule 7.1, which states… CONTINUE
Legal Information in Guest Blogging and Social Media
Websites such as Avvo and Quora, give you an opportunity to answer consumers’ legal questions. A potential client might post a question to the forum regarding a legal issue that… CONTINUE