Comments for The Inspired Solo

Comment on Inspired Client Relations: Tiered Service Levels? by michelle golden

michelle golden — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:57:48 +0000

Thanks much for picking up my post! And especially for “getting it” — unfortunately, many who read this post and blogged about it didn’t understand what I was getting at (my fault, I’m sure) but you certainly did.

Thanks!
Michelle

Comment on Mirror Post: Introducing TIS’s Solo Flight Coaching Program by Mike Poche

Mike Poche — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 05:59:52 +0000

Sheryl,

I would like to take part in your program. I am on the verge of leaving my current law firm to create my own law practice. As a matter of fact, as I type this reply to you at 2:00 am on a Saturday, I am writing out a “things to do” list to get started. So, please, count me in, and feel free to contact me via email. Thanks.

Mike

Comment on Avvo: Legal Services Boon or Boondoggle? by Susan Cartier Liebel

Susan Cartier Liebel — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 23:07:05 +0000

I think this type of system is suspect. My philosophy has always been follow the money. Let’s start with part of this formula…recognition. If recognition is dependent upon your participation in the state, local and national bar, those who choose to not belong feeling it provides little or no value to their practice, will they be penalized as ‘unrecognizable?” The inclusion of affiliations smacks of being profit driven. Who sits on their board of directors? Who was responsible for designing the formula? Most lawyers are now questioning the value of Martindale-Hubbell listings. Is this part of the formula? Do you have to spend money on things you deem not worthwhile or beneficial to your practice to get this artifical ranking, buy your way into a higher ranking which has not bearing on your performance as a professional? Someone practicing 4 years can be emminently more qualified then someone who has had their license for 15 years and which lays dormant ….but they renew their memberships in all the proper associations even though they contribute nothing.

Anytime a groups tries to quantify, qualify and rank more than a million professionals, it is seriously suspect because…well, after all, how are these people getting funded and who is profiting from the enterprise. You have to ask yourself ‘what’s the real motivation’…and please, don’t tell me it is in the public’s best interest.

Comment on Taking Notes in Your Browser Is Easier Than You Think by Wm Paul Slough

Wm Paul Slough — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 02:24:54 +0000

Zoho just launched a notebook app as well. I’ve looked at it only briefly but it appears to have a lot of features.

http://notebook.zoho.com

Comment on Interested in Amicus Attorney? Now’s the Time To Buy by Wm Paul Slough

Wm Paul Slough — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 01:40:01 +0000

I think the current buzz word is CRM, or customer relationship management (as opposed to case/customer management system). Watch out because CMS is often used to refer to content management system - applications to manage websites. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_management_system

Many popular CRM applications nearly double as case management systems, especially if another program handles the billing/timekeeping aspects (Freshbooks, or something like Billings on macs). Many of these upcoming CRM apps have small dev teams who are very willing to hear feedback and make changes.

I’ve posted a lot about CRM apps recently on my blog, have a look if your interested or shoot me an email.
http://www.linuxlawoffice.com/2007/06/customer-relationship-management-for.html
and
http://www.linuxlawoffice.com/2007/06/crm-follow-up.html

And I thanks for your site, I enjoy it!

Comment on Productivity: Taming the Dreaded Desktop Beast by Sheryl Sisk Schelin

Sheryl Sisk Schelin — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 02:17:35 +0000

Absolutely love OmniOutliner. I haven’t tried the kGTD plugin script yet but I hear so many wonderful things that I think I’m gonna have to give it a go. Ethan’s also been working with Omni on OmniFocus - see http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omnifocus/ - doing his infamous vid magic on that program. I’m kinda excited about that one too - and since it can import kGTD docs, it might be a dual done deal.

Comment on Productivity: Taming the Dreaded Desktop Beast by Practical Lawyer

Practical Lawyer — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:50:26 +0000

I wrote about OmniOutliner today, Sheryl. It’s a great program, isn’t it? I’ll check out Kinkless.com and their GTD applications. Just what I need on these beautiful Spring days - help getting to done.

Comment on Productivity: Taming the Dreaded Desktop Beast by Practical Lawyering » Determining Workflow

Practical Lawyering » Determining Workflow — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:48:36 +0000

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Comment on Interested in Amicus Attorney? Now’s the Time To Buy by Sheryl Sisk Schelin

Sheryl Sisk Schelin — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:17:31 +0000

That’s a good point, Grant. It should, however, work with Parallels (I’ve had good luck - knock wood - so far using Parallels with just about everything.) CMS for Macs is a well-known underserved segment of the legal technology market, one I know you’ve written about yourself. In a few weeks, after some upcoming changes are made, I’ll be publishing some reviews of legal technology (or tech that can be adapted for law office use), written both by me and by others, including a (hopefully regular) feature on Macs in law offices. Stay tuned!

Comment on Interested in Amicus Attorney? Now’s the Time To Buy by Grant Griffiths

Grant Griffiths — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:00:35 +0000

Only problem Sheryl is that it is windoze only. You could of course run it under XP and Parallels if you have to have it. With the Mac, there are options. Daylite and Billings2 for one. Or, continue to watch the development of EasyTime.