It may not be in your local rules, so you’ll want to check on this, but ‘The Model Rules’ are clear that every written, recorded, or electronic communication from a… 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
Reality Check
In the real world, is a disclaimer enough to manage expectations of your website visitors? Are you indeed clarifying everything on your website so that, however unsophisticated the website visitor… 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
Testimonials
Many websites have testimonials from past satisfied clients to convince website visitors that the firm is good and well-liked by its clients. Elsewhere in this blog I talk about how… CONTINUE
Case Results
Oftentimes on personal injury and criminal defense websites, you’ll see a page that’s dedicated to all of the great results that the law firm has achieved for its past clients…. 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
Legal Information vs. Legal Advice
When someone comes to your website and they’re reading your blog, perhaps reading a practice area page, they may think it’s legal advice. For example, if they see something in your… CONTINUE