If you are a Minnesota family law attorney, you’ve probably seen the “monster” stipulated judgment and decree that more than thirty family law attorneys created two years ago. Since that time, practicelaw has taken on the task of reviewing it and revising it when necessary, with a goal of reviewing it four times a year. We …
The Freedom of Charging Nothing
This week marks my seventeenth year as a lawyer. For eight of those years, I gave away my services. For most of the other years I practiced, my boss or my finances required me to charge for my time.The years when I charged nothing have been my best. Charging nothing freed up my mind, churned …
89 Courthouses, 89 Appearances
Every lawyer probably has a bucket list, that personal list of things you want to accomplish by the end of a career or lifetime. Minnesota real estate and elder law attorney David Porter brought up a bucket list question on the MSBA’s SoloSmall list serv last week, namely: Back in the day, there used to …
Dad Discounts the Risk, Goes LegalZoom
As lawyers, we’ve all likely been approached by family members who need a “quick Will,” advice about something at work, or just need help finding a lawyer. A few weeks ago my dad told me that he used LegalZoom for his own Will, bypassing hiring an attorney, let alone consulting me (though I’d probably be …
Kate Bladow’s Pro Bono Blogging Challenge
Kate Bladow, a cool techie who blogs for Technola, has challenged other legal bloggers to publish one blog post between October 24 and October 30 in honor of the 2010 National Pro Bono Celebration. It’s a great idea and I’ve taken the pledge, which you can do here. Here’s how Kate outlines the challenge and …
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