How do you handle clients that do not pay? Do you write it off in your taxes as a business loss? What about pro bono work? Do you consider that a donation?

Does anyone have an indoor greenhouse cabinet? Looking for pros/cons/would you do it agains and any tips getting started. Trying to decide if it’s overkill and I’ll regret giving up that space in my townhouse. I’m just getting into rare aroids, the fussy, and the weird, so trying to create a space that’s good for rehab/troubleshooting and propagation.

Been deployed for a quite a bit but noticed that my leave hasn’t been accruing and my last yearly raise hasn’t come through. According to USERRA, my benefits is to be as if I never left the company, so I should be getting the raise and leave as I am overseas. Am I right in this assumption?

Amex is offering me a complimentary Gold card along with Platinum ($550). Is it worth it?

How many rounds Amex takes for the interview process if applied via below 2 cases:
- via Referral
- via 3rd party HR

Note: Interview for the candidate having 1.5yoe

Sending out good vibes to everyone job searching and interviewing today...

Sincerely,
Job hunting AD from a week of grey and rain on the east coast

I have done 4 switches and now planning to do 5gh switch......but my multiple switch is somewhat giving bad impression to recruited.......so my question is Can I replace multiple experiences with one fake experience letter of six years....I can try from few of my friends who are running startups.....

Will this work? Or i will be caught at any point of time
?? Please advise.

Hi , I think I asked less CTC for my experience from ey GDS .offer already released one month ago. can I ask hr to increase it now.? My doj is in nov. And currently don't have any offer now.

How much joining bonus is possible , I have a need of 3 lakhs how to negotiate and get joining bonu as well as good salary like 18-19 lakhs as fixed

After you work with customer service you will never be a bad customer again.

Is this group still popping or??

What does life look like for someone to hit 2300+ billable hours?

I’m a first year attorney at a small plaintiff’s firm. My firm has guaranteed me a $10k bonus at the end of 1 year without regard for my billable hours. They’ve also stated if I hit 2300 billable hours in my first year, they’ll add an additional $15k.

If my math checks out, that means I need to be billing ~45 hrs per week. But with only like 60% of my assignments being billable—how do I hit 2300+ and not die?

Someone made a post that wasn't *exactly* against our terms of service but definitely mean spirit. They have been warned before. What should I do?

How many weekends a year do you guys work on average?

Just found out this existed! 27F in London

Currently trying to sell my bike in NY through several places online. This guy from Ohio just contacted me off of my Craigslist post and would like to send a truck to come pick up the bike, sight unseen, after paying with a certified cashier check payment. Is there anyway this could be a scam?

What is one tool you wish you would’ve had your first year teaching?

Anyone use a document assembly program that they are happy with? West law form builder is pretty expensive.

For a Rule 45 subpoena duces tecum, can I mail it to the stat agent for a company or LLC? I took a case over from another firm and they sent subpoenas with a process server who was unable to personally deliver the subpoenas to the stat agent. I have always just mailed them.

Has anyone used a coaching service for their firm? If so, any recommendations?

Anyone have any tips or advice on what to do when you’re representing a contractor who will receive membership interest in a startup company as compensation and the startup has expressed they do not have attorney to draft the company docs such as the membership transfer agreement and the amendment to the operating agreement? Nor do they have the funds.

Solo that has outgrown DIY document management/billing. Looking to make the leap to an integrated document management and billing software system. Clio is the front runner based on my research to date (I have not yet taken it for the free test drive). Anyone else have any recommendations? Any obvious shortcomings/downfalls with Clio? I worked at large firms before going it alone and have used several of the major doc management systems. Thanks!

Any recommendations for a deposition service company that’s relatively inexpensive? I’ve used Veritext in the past

How much are you charging for business formations? Are you charging the same for out of state formations/clients?

Anyone have tiered fees? Wondering about the feasibility, and separately, ethics of, for example:

Monday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm is [rate]
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30 pm to 7:30 the next day is 1.25 * [rate]
Friday 5:00 - Monday 7:30 am is 1.75 * [rate]

Already seeing the pitfall of the bill having to be lengthy to detail when the work was done. I’m just so tired of people thinking I have to be available 24/7 at their convenience. I feel like clients would become way more reasonable

Any international trade/customs lawyers out there? Would love to pick your brain and learn about an easy way for a solo to break into this field.

I have my own practice for past 5 years and have spent a lot of time building up brand and reputation. I'm thinking of bringing on partners but am trying to figure out how to structure compensation, profit sharing and equity while maintaining control. I dont want to do associates bc I need someone with more experience than I can afford. Does anyone have any ideas on how one can up a law firm?

Which practice lends itself better to setting up a successful solo practice - trusts and estates or FDA regulatory work?

Some success, now what? I started a solo practice July 2020. I’ve been successful in building a book of business sufficient to satisfy my overhead and provide me with a respectable income. I want to grow my practice somehow, but I’m stuck at figuring out how. I do mainly corporate transactional work and some litigation. Any advice?

Developing a business plan to go solo- how to overcome the fear of being judged or dealing with self doubt etc. I know I just have to do it, but any tips how to not chicken out! TIA

Question re: salary. I’m thinking about accepting an offer at a small (4-6 attorneys) transactional firm. I would primarily be working on NDAs for clients. The role sounds great (no billable hours, fully remote, flexible hours/ can work from anywhere); however, the salary is $70K. I’m a new attorney, with only one year of experience. Does this salary seem low? If so, any advice on what someone in my position should ask for?

When did you know you were “ready” or you knew it was time to go out on your own and start a solo practice? What things should I consider before taking that step? How hard is it? I don’t know where to get started or how to get started. I barely have 4 months of experience working at my firm (just passed the bar in May 2021 and got hired in June 2021). Would you all recommend to stick it out longer and get more experience? Would going out on my own anytime within the next year be foolish?

Interesting on hearing what marketing tactics have worked best to bring in new business. For reference, I work at a plaintiffs firm.

Our firm is growing fast and we need to add another attorney to keep up with the work. Our compensation package is 20-30% higher than what others firms in our area are offering. However, I’m still finding it difficult to get qualified associate to even apply for the position. I think part of the problem may be because we are located in a mid-sized city rather than a major metro area. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to attract talent when you are a newer small firm in a mid-size market?

I started my own practice, it feels like 40-50% biz development/ admin work. 30% practicing law and 10% coffee breaks. Anyone else? Mind you it’s a corporate practice so ALOT of calls that sometimes turn into nothing.

I'm interested in starting my own firm as a 2nd-year attorney. I have experience in personal injury and general business law. Not sure what practice areas would be viable as a solo. Any thoughts?