Last week at NY LegalTech, we interviewed attorney author Nicole Black to seek out answers around “Cloud Computing.”  It’s said to be the way of the future, but there are still so many questions. What is cloud computing? How will your small law firm benefit? Will your information be accessible when needed, yet secure? Watch our exclusive interview to hear the answers from the author herself. [...]

On Tuesday, I followed attorney Lisa Solomon through New York LegalTech.   I wanted to see what it was like for a solo attorney to get the most out of a show primarily geared toward large firms.  The result: regardless of firm size, there is always an opportunity to learn something new and make connections.   Part 1: [...]

One week attorney Isaac Shutt of Texas took his motorcycle safety course. The next week he bought a 1200cc Honda Gold Wing. As he says, “I am not the type to shy away from challenges.”  In fact, he decided he wanted to run a solo practice while he was still in law school.  For Isaac, that was actually the easy decision. It [...]

First comes life, then comes law school for Elizabeth Fairbanks-Fletcher of Saratoga Springs, New York.  Or as she puts it, “I always wanted to be an attorney, but life got in the way.” A life full of following her musical passion.  We’re talking music magazine publisher, singer, songwriter, keyboardist, music publisher, and record label owner. Now, she is a keyboard-playing, [...]

Throughout law school, Loren Mulraine wrote musical hook lines to help him memorize some of the more difficult legal concepts. His classmates asked for copies! Today, Loren Mulraine is an attorney and entertainer. He is a professor and professional singer. He writes songs and produces songs. His roles seamlessly transition daily, so Loren relies on WestlawNext to [...]

With today’s demands, it only makes sense that more solo and small law firms are putting technology to work for them.  This includes using a web-based system for legal research, or relying on mobile devices to manage the business side of running a law firm  - just to name a couple.  It is important to be aware [...]

Attorney Michael (Mike) Carroll of Hawaii is stoked.  A term used when a surfer finds himself in harmony with life, surfing, and an ever-changing relationship with the ocean.  It’s why Mike gets up at 4 a.m. and drives across Oahu to go surfing – all before he goes to work. “I really can’t imagine how anyone can [...]

Since graduating from law school, Attorney Daniel Baum has transitioned from Commercial Litigation to Mediation; Karate to Tai Chi.  Why Tai Chi? “It explicitly teaches its practitioners to remain calm and relaxed in stressful and demanding situations.  I think mediation and tai chi have a very similar vibe.” See Dan’s full story on the Small Law Lifestyle website. [...]

Patent attorney and bird photographer Art Peslak is very familiar with names like the Clapper Rail, Least Tern, and Ruddy Turnstone.   Living right on the Atlantic coast Flyway zone, he has met them all. Just as the right camera helps Art take great photos, the right tools help him with his legal work.   Art looks to WestlawNext to quickly find related [...]

From running a successful small law practice to running a marathon, swimming 2.4 miles, and biking 112 miles, Barry Brooks of Texas makes the most of his time.  Outside of the law office, Barry is a world-class Ironman triathlete and family man.  Thanks to WestlawNext and the new iPad app, he can keep up with it all – from anywhere. Barry’s hard [...]

Small law attorney Trudy Innes Richardson of Tallahassee, Florida competes on horseback in one of the most difficult sports in the world – an equine sport known as eventing.  With competitions lasting anywhere from two to four days, time saving is big on Trudy’s list. She found that WestlawNext not only cuts her research time in half, but that ”WestlawNext and [...]

There’s a new bird on Twitter and it’s all about you.  We now have an account specifically for solo and small law firm attorneys… @WestlawSmallLaw.  The flight is just beginning, so follow today and be a part of every chirp, peep, and tweet. What you can expect to find from us on Twitter: Practice area hot topics Tips to run your legal [...]

Jim Holland of Seattle is no stranger to putting up a good fight as a trial lawyer and an avid fly fisherman.  In 2001, he fought a once-in-lifetime fish for two hours before he landed the 202-pound tarpon.  When it comes to fishing, Jim is hooked.  He recently took a three-day trip the week before a jury trial.  “I [...]

Rishi Bagga mixes up his legal practice between criminal law, employment law, and commercial litigation.  Outside of practicing law, Rishi pursues his longstanding passion and remixes the night away.  Rishi aka DJ Rishi B has been a disc jockey since he first entertained the crowd at his sister’s 19 th birthday party with funky beats.  As an attorney, he plans diligently [...]

Dan Brazil is a passionate lawyer who works with the Hispanic community of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Dan is just as passionate about his love for outdoors and, specifically, rock climbing. As an avid rock climber, Dan embraces WestlawNext and its efficiency to give him more time in the mountains. Dan Brazil climbs through the world of [...]

Elizabeth Fairbanks-Fletcher of Saratoga Springs, New York understands the value of technology and is using it to her advantage.  After six years of practicing in a rented space, she is taking her solo practice home to run a Virtual Law Office. By doing so, she is able to achieve her goal of providing affordable legal assistance to those who [...]

Nick Thompson is a serious lawyer who fights for his clients. Likewise, Nick “The Goat” Thompson is an aggressive former mixed martial arts fighter. As a MMA fighter, Nick was competitive and always preparing for the next big fight. As a lawyer, WestlawNext helps him prepare to win in court.  See more of  Nick’s story on the Small Law [...]

Same sex custody is a hot topic across the nation, but today’s article focuses on the case on-point from Texas – In the Interest of M.K.S.-V., A Child – by Dallas Family Law Attorney Michelle O’Neil.   This case addresses the issue of whether a person who feels like a parent and has substantial involvement, though is not legally [...]