Many attorneys have no idea that this category of media outlets even exists

Bottom line: Attorneys and law firms rarely tell their stories and their clients’ stories to trade publications in the industries where their clients or adversaries operate. They should. There is an entire category of media outlets that attorneys often ignore — if they even know that the category exists. I’m talking about industry trade publications — media outlets and publications… Read More Many attorneys have no idea that this category of media outlets even exists

The defamation trap attorneys walk into when they engage the media—without even realizing it

Bottom line: Attorneys should think twice about sending certain court documents directly to reporters. There is a defamation trap that attorneys fall into on a frequent basis without knowing it. I’m talking about attorneys sending copies of complaints that they’ve filed and signed to reporters. It’s a common practice. Attorneys often do this when they… Read More The defamation trap attorneys walk into when they engage the media—without even realizing it

When should attorneys seek publicity for their clients’ cases?

Bottom line: In most instances, it will be more beneficial for a client’s case if an attorney seeks publicity for the case at the beginning of the case instead of toward the middle or end of it. I am often asked by plaintiffs’ attorneys and their clients whether strategically, it is better to seek publicity… Read More When should attorneys seek publicity for their clients’ cases?

Burger King: Home of the [Next Great Legal Marketing Tactic]

Bottom line: As geofencing in mobile advertising goes mainstream, it has immense potential for law firms and their marketing efforts. Did you see Burger King’s latest publicity stunt? Earlier this month, Burger King announced that it was selling its Whopper sandwich for a penny — at McDonald’s. During the promotion (which lasted for eight days), if you… Read More Burger King: Home of the [Next Great Legal Marketing Tactic]

Law firms (and all other businesses) should be doing a *qualitative* analysis of where their new matters come from

Bottom line: A qualitative analysis of marketing tactics should help a law firm (or other organization) see which specific marketing tactics are likely to yield the best results. You and your law firm should be tracking where your new client matters come from. This shouldn’t be news to you. You might very well be doing… Read More Law firms (and all other businesses) should be doing a *qualitative* analysis of where their new matters come from

American Bar Association’s latest ethics opinion could change both how lawyers market themselves…

Bottom line: According to the ABA, lawyers need their clients’ approval to talk publicly about those clients’ cases–even when the information to be shared is already public. The American Bar Association earlier this month published a formal ethics opinion that could impact how lawyers market their legal practices and their law firms — as well as how… Read More American Bar Association’s latest ethics opinion could change both how lawyers market themselves…