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April 2016
The Logo That Launched a Law Practice
by Jay Reeves

In my early days of private practice, I would get calls from people having problems with their sink or toilet.

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A Primer for Paralegals and Attorneys Regarding Paralegal Certification
by Joy C. Belk, North Carolina State Bar
 
The paralegal profession has seen significant and progressive growth since its birth in the mid-1960s. Paralegals no longer work just in traditional environments such as law firms and governmental agencies.

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Lawyers Mutual congratulates Camille Stell on being recognized by the Triangle Business Journal as a 2016 Women in Business Award Winner.
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8 Key Considerations in a Law Practice Transition Agreement
 
Tom Lenfestey, The Law Practice Exchange 
 
Samantha Cruff, Marketing Coordinator

While there are many different considerations leading up, during and after the sale process, here are a few to which you should pay particular attention.

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When news broke of the Panama law firm getting hacked earlier this month ("The Panama Papers"), my first thought was "I'm very glad we don't insure them!"

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Upcoming CLE Programs
The NCBA presents
Starting Out Solo

When: 4th Tuesday, monthly
Where: NC Bar Center, Cary
      
This is  a networking and education group for solo and small firm attorneys. They meet monthly to present a nuts and bolts programs on how to run a law practice.

For more information, contact Jeremy Williams with the North Carolina Bar Association. 
The NCBA presents Strategic Networking:
A Guide for
Young Lawyers

 
When: Thursday, May 5, 2016
Where: NC Bar Center, Cary

FREE for Lawyers Mutual insureds and NCBA members.

Busy attorneys need to make every minute count. Join us as we discuss a strategy to make networking more effective. You'll get tips for attending the right events, meeting the people who will hire you and creating conversations that will build your practice
 
For more information and to register, click here. 
Save the Date!
DIY Legal Marketing Workshop for Solo and Small Firms


When: Friday, July 29, 2016
Where: Campbell Law School
Cost: $25.00

No CLE credit. 

This seminar is designed for private practice attorneys who have limited marketing experience and are looking to find cost effective ways to market their practice. Presented by the Legal Marketing
Association.
Post Office Box 1929      Cary, NC 27512