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Announcing Best Law Firms™ – France by Jamilla Tabbara

Best Lawyers is expanding its European research with Best Law Firms – France, inviting firms to submit for evaluation in the inaugural rankings.

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Leveraging Legal Networks for Small-to-Midsize Firms

by Jamilla Tabbara

Explore how your law firm can enhance visibility, gain referrals and strengthen its reputation.

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How to Negotiate, According to Henry Kissinger

American Independence: The Insurance Industry's Grip on Our Nation, Our State and Our Bank Accounts

A Corporate Guide to the Texas Business Courts

Legal Operations and Innovation From a Top General Counsel

Thought Leadership

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Small Firms Struggling to Bridge the Marketing Gap With L...

Legal industry data reveals a shocking marketing disparity among firms, which shows large firms ...

Bridging the Marketing Gap Between Large and Small Firms

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Firms Are Falling Behind on Pro Bono Performance

As need grows dire, research shows that firms have work to do when it comes to improving their c...

Pro Bono Performance Dwindles for Firms

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Alternative Billing Goes Mainstream

Adoption rates for alternative billing arrangements are robust—so much so, in fact, that one won...

Billable Hours Endure as Law Firms Expand Offerings

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Mergers and Acquisitions: A View of the Legal Landscape

Big law firm mergers are common and advantageous for lawyers, firms, legal professionals and cli...

The Legal Landscape of Mergers & Acquisitions

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The Virtuous Cycle: Servant Leadership in a Law Firm

Inculcating an ethic of servant leadership in a law firm, no matter how big or small, isn’t just...

Servant Leadership in a Law Firm

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Time Is Money: A Guide to Claiming Attorney Fees

Attorney fees: Can you claim them? Are they reasonable? Here’s a cheat sheet.

Information on Claiming Attorneys' Fees

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Best Law Firms Marketing Guidance Webinar

The Best Law Firms® team hosted an informational webinar on promoting rankings in the 14th editi...

Best Law Firms Marketing Guidance Webinar

Mike Morse Law Firm’s 90-Day Digital Transformation Disru...

Mike Morse Law Firm's Chief Information Officer is shedding light on the firm's 90-day digital t...

Law Firm’s 90-Day Digital Transformation

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At What Cost? An Explanation of Litigation Costs

Litigants need to be completely honest with themselves about the costs and benefits of what they...

Cost of Litigation in Court

Family Law Proceedings Made a Shift to Remote Work

No area of the law was untouched by the pandemic, but perhaps none was affected more—for better ...

Family Law Proceedings Shift to Remote Work

To Serve and to Lead: The Importance of Teamwork in the Law

Effective teamwork is more important than ever in the modern law firm, and it’s the almost oxymo...

Legal Role of Servant Leaders

Unexpected Liability in Legal Agreements

No matter what legal agreement you’re signing, it probably ought to include a critical chunk of ...

Unexpected Liability in Legal Agreements

Legal Impacts of Rising Sea Levels in Hawaii

As sea levels go up, so does the urgency of figuring out what to do about it, especially for vul...

Legal Impacts of Rising Sea Levels in Hawaii

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Law Firm or Startup: Which Addresses Innovation Best?

In a hypercompetitive environment, each has its advantages and challenges. Here’s a look at how ...

Innovation for Law Firms Challenges

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The Law's Response to Cybersquatting

“Cybersquatting” has been a problem essentially since the internet’s earliest days. The law has ...

Cybersquatting and Intellectual Property