Lawyers read a lot. Too much, really. But they don’t want to miss out on what Mike has to say (who?). In this show, legaltech writer Mike Whelan (“Lawyer Forward”) reads his own posts so you don’t have to. He’s managing editor at Casetext, creating handy guides and articles for solo attorneys at casetext.com/blog. Take a listen each week as Mike reads Mike’s posts.

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The Lawyer’s Guide to Effective Referral Marketing

Solo attorneys are often tempted to do everything themselves. It’s easier than training someone else, they may think. Why bother? As consumers demand lower fees and better results, carrying every burden is easy to justify for solos. In terms of burnout, however, the costs can be high. Overwhelm often leads to poor communication, poor results, [...]