Link Round-up: LPM Blogs

At the outset of this post, you should know that very little (if any) information is exclusive to this blog. Not only am I following advice I gleaned from VLP, but I am also grabbing information from other blogs, from public documents, and from other websites. I strive to cite appropriately, and will correct any omissions as soon as they're brought to my attention.

A list of law practice management (LPM) blogs should start with a link to the ABA's list of blogs. You can find that list here. I'm not going to cross-reference my list with that one, but I can tell you for sure that many of the blogs linked below are listed on the ABA's site as well. If you're inclined to stay on this page, though, here, in no particular order, is my list of LPM blogs:

Clio - http://www.goclio.com/blog/

I'm probably biased toward this blog, since I use Clio for my law practice management software. It's a great blog for Clio users, but even for non-Clio users, there's useful information to be gleaned. For example, this post about using a high-res image for your logo. Follow them on Twitter: @goclio

MyShingle - http://myshingle.com

This blog is just plain excellent for solo practitioners. I had the pleasure and benefit of hearing the author, Carolyn Elefant, give several presentations on cloud computing last summer, just 2 short months after I launched my law practice. I picked up loads of great tips and advice on everything from client service to networking to technology best practices. The blog isn't the only great thing at MyShingle, though. She's got forms, guides, and more. You can find her on Twitter by looking for @carolynelefant.

3 Geeks and a Law Blog - http://www.geeklawblog.com/

This blog is a straight-up practice management blog with a focus on using tech to more effectively serve clients. Great regular posts - like the weekly Elephant Post that invites reader input - get you involved in some great discussions about cutting edge approaches to law practice management. The 3 geeks each have their own Twitter accounts: @glambert, @lihsa, @gnawledge.

Technolawyer - http://blog.technolawyer.com/law_office_management/

This one takes a little work to get access to their good content - you need to subscribe and then take an initial survey - but the rewards are worth it. They've got several weekly news letters in addition to the LPM blog/newsletter. With a focus on technology in your law practice, this one's got great info on leveraging current tech, law-related or otherwise. Since everyone's on Twitter nowadays, you should follow this one too: @technolawyer.

Jim Calloway - http://jimcalloway.typepad.com/

I'm a little disappointed that I only discovered this blog in the last couple of days. There's a ton of great content for attorneys who are looking to get more efficient in their practices. Jim's most recent post highlights a fantastic ethics resource being offered at no charge by the Minnesota Bar Association. It's worth a visit just to check that out. You guessed it, Jim's on Twitter, too: @jimcalloway.

I could keep this up all night. Unfortunately, if I give a plug to every blog, this post won't get published until Christmas. Here's a bunch more links:

Compujurist: http://compujurist.com/

Dennis Kennedy: http://denniskennedy.com/blog/

The Unbillable Hour: http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/un-billable-hour/ (Podcasts!)

Inter Alia: http://www.inter-alia.net/blog/

Legal Marketing Blog: http://www.legalmarketingblog.com/

PDF for Lawyers: http://www.pdfforlawyers.com/

Law Sites: http://www.lawsitesblog.com/

Thoughtful Legal Management: http://thoughtfullaw.com/

There are loads more LPM blogs that you can find through a simple web search or on the blogrolls of the blogs listed here. In addition, the ABA and many state bar associations have LPM sections with newsletters, listservs, and other resources that can help answer your LPM questions. Check 'em out!