The New Billable Hour

As lawyers, we become masters at over-preparing and procrastinating. While these activities may seem different, we can agree that they both waste our precious time. The root of these time-wasting activities is perfectionism.

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Strahle Legacy Planning Law Offices, www.SantaCruzEstatePlanning.com.

For a free copy of “The New Billable Hour” book and other resources, visit www.newbillablehour.com.

You know how when lawyers walk into the room, they demand presence? When you aren’t feeling like that person, you may want to just fake it. There is a better way to impress and elicit respect.

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Stuhlman Law LLC, https://www.stuhlmanlaw.com

 For a free copy of “The New Billable Hour” book and other resources, visit www.newbillablehour.com.

The term “quality time” has been overused. What does it mean anyway? For lawyers, quality time with clients can be an opportunity to both listen and communicate effectively. This assures your time is being used effectively and your client is being served.

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Ruttle Law, https://www.ruttlelaw.com.

For a free copy of “The New Billable Hour” book and other resources, visit www.newbillablehour.com.

Dealing with conflict in our cases seems to be a necessary job requirement for lawyers. But further conflict with systems, clients, and opposing counsel can feel like a waste of time. We can save time by transforming that conflict into something useful.

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Cyndy Singh, Realtor for Keller Williams Bay Area Estates, https://www.csinghrealestatepro.com.

For a free copy of “The New Billable Hour” book and other resources, visit www.newbillablehour.com.

As lawyers, we are concerned about the bottom line for our firm or the firm we work for. While you usually think about money as the driver, managing your time influences how you end up performing.

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Law Office of Kristin Love Boscia, www.boscialaw.com.

 For a free copy of “The New Billable Hour” book and other resources, visit www.newbillablehour.com.

Clients take so much time from us. It is a challenge for lawyers to balance our clients’ needs with doing a good job for them. Turn that dynamic around by focusing on yourself.

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Avila Law PLLC, https://avilaimmigrationlaw.com.

For a free copy of “The New Billable Hour” book and other resources, visit www.newbillablehour.com.

Lawyers have a high risk for burn out. While we are good at bouncing back and recovering, we don’t talk much about prevention. It is important to learn how to consistently balance our heat over time.

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Sokhn Law Offices, http://sokhnlaw.com.

 For a free copy of “The New Billable Hour” book and other resources, visit www.newbillablehour.com.

Lawyers are problem-solvers. Clients come to us with a problem and we use the law to solve it. And sometimes we just can’t solve the problem for our clients and our role is a bit different.

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Law Offices of Daniel Shanfield Immigration Defense PC, https://www.immigration-defense.com.

For a free copy of “The New Billable Hour” book and other resources, visit www.newbillablehour.com.

Lawyers want their firms to flow with efficiency and ease. We want structures, systems, processes and tools that will keep the machine running. But by striving for flow through more structure, are we missing the point?

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Lodhi Law Office, PLLC, https://lodhilawoffice.com.

For a free copy of “The New Billable Hour” book and other resources, visit www.newbillablehour.com. 

You know how it feels to always have something running in the background? The distraction of constantly feeling like you are not finished with work can be drag. Let’s fix this.

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Serving Immigrants, Inc., http://www.servingimmigrants.com.

For a free copy of “The New Billable Hour” book and other resources, visit www.newbillablehour.com.