The new tax law and alimony changes are all set to come into action this year. For couples splitting up in the New Year, divorce is going to become messier than ever. According to the current alimony deduction practice (26 U.S. Code § 71), the spouse paying support is eligible for deduction when filing taxes […]
PracticePanther HONORED AS A BRONZE STEVIE® AWARD WINNER IN 2017 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDSSM Stevie winners will be presented with their awards on June 20 in New York Miami, FL – May 2, 2017 – PracticePanther was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Company of the Year category in The 15th […]
In the days before the Internet, the overhead costs for a solo lawyer starting their own practice were pretty daunting. Some of the costs such as building rental, hiring staff, and buying office equipment would require a new lawyer to take out thousands of dollars in loans. The first year or two of any new […]
In July 2016, the FDIC finally confirmed that 12 of its workstations and 10 of its servers had been regularly hacked by the Chinese government from 2010 to 2013. The aspect of this hack that worried both government officials and members of the private industry was that the FDIC covered up the hacks for six […]
Every lawyer can benefit from spending more time with their clients, or even more time at home – but for many, it just seems completely out of the realm of possibility. Working as an attorney, a paralegal or other kind of legal professional is extremely demanding, and finding time can be difficult. It’s for this […]
It’s not always easy for two parties involved in a legal suit to come to an agreement. In just about any kind of legal dispute, the two parties have different goals, and neither is willing to budge in the name of compromise. All too often, raw emotions take over, and the entire process comes to […]
PracticePanther is Proud to Announce Its New Partnership with LawPay in an Effort to Streamline Secure Payments PracticePanther has now added LawPay to its software North Miami Beach, FL (Jan 11th, 2017)- PracticePanther.com, a leading legal case management software company, will soon revolutionize its already seamless payment and billing systems with PantherPayments. Powered by LawPay, […]
Lawyers often are the punchline of many jokes; however, being a lawyer has its benefits. It takes years of hard work and intensive study to become a lawyer; therefore, very few people would choose this career if there were not several excellent benefits of being a lawyer. For those who work hard, the rewards of […]
With the growing popularity of live streaming video applications and platforms like Periscope, Blab, and Facebook Live, consumers (aka potential clients) are turning their attention to these platforms to find answers to their legal issues and to find an attorney to hire. Of course, as a lawyer looking to grow your practice, you should […]
A deposition is a powerful litigation tool for several reasons. Because a deposition is sworn testimony, it can be used to prove perjury if a witness tries to change his or her testimony at trial. A deposition can also be used to discover additional evidence to use at trial or discover information that can lead […]
Top 10 Most Cost-Effective Marketing Tips for Lawyers Marketing is a part of operating a successful law firm. You must have a successful marketing strategy if you expect to compete with other attorneys in your target area. “Selling yourself” does not come naturally for all lawyers; however, marketing does not require that you have an outgoing personality […]
What Type of Lawyer Should I Be? When we ask this question, we are not referring to whether you want to be a “good” lawyer, a “friendly” lawyer, or an “aggressive” lawyer. We are asking what type of law you want to practice when you graduate law school and pass the bar. Some […]
