It looks like my last post was June 10th, or thereabouts, and a lot has been going on since then. The phone has started ringing a little more consistently, I got signed up on the criminal appointment list and with ARAG, and I've been doing a ton of work on law firm internet marketing to get my site up to the top of Google.
And I've been successful on the eminent domain side of things, but the criminal side is taking all of the work that I thought it would. I actually had some great momentum going, got busy for a week and slacked off on my marketing efforts, and fell right back off the map. But that is okay, as I am moving up again.
I don't necessarily have a lot to talk about today because I just wanted to reemerge from the black hole that has been my posting for the last month. I plan on getting my stuff together and posting every day on the things that are happening, good and bad, and hopefully getting some good comments from you all, on what works and doesn't, so we can help each other build a great law practice. And, once it is done, I plan on giving you an in-depth view on my expenses for June, and when July is over, for July, and then moving on, so you can have a first hand look at what you might expect when you start your own firm.
For today, though, to give you an idea of what is going on in my law practice, is a snapshot of my to-do list. It fluctuates from day to day, but there is always something new to do. So, here it is:
Starting a law firm to do list:
1. Create eminent domain website content (I am already redesigning my web presence by breaking up my site).As you can see, the list is pretty long. I want to talk about a lot of things with you, and hope you talk back. I think my topic for tomorrow is not even on this to-do list, and it has to do with the challenges of signing up clients and some of the challenges we face such as new attorneys, unestablished attorneys (in an area), and the temptation to cut corners. Stay tuned, and thanks for reading!
2. Make index card for everyone in my network - file according to interests, not by name.
3. Send each person in network an article with personalized note within 90 days.
4. Calendar and RSVP at least two networking events in the next two weeks.
5. Find opportunity to refer business or do something helpful for each person in network within 30 days.
6. Get office supplies: two hole punch; files that hold two hole punched paper; inbox for door; and file labels.
7. Draft pre-client meeting email with video attachment.
8. Create video (to go into email) explaining what to expect - think about putting on website.
9. Create written informational guide for criminal clients.
10. Create payment policy sheet.
11. Create criminal fee agreement form.
12. Create form engagement letter w/ info on what you can do to help case.
13. Create conflict check sheet.
14. Create testimonial sheet, client survey, request for Avvo rating with instructions, and referral info.
15. Call ------------ to set up "what to do for best chance to beat a DUI" talk.
16. Read traffic section of limited jurisdiction manual (again).
17. Read Ch. 1 of DUI manual (again).
18. Get info into id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">quickbooks.
19. Create outline - "what to do for best chance to beat a DUI"
20. Start judge and prosecutor database: Ct | matter/case | issue | Judge | Prosecutor | Ruling | Demeanor
21. Brainstorm - how to get more eminent domain business.
22. Read some influential cases and statutes.
23. Post to starting a law firm (Check!)
24. Mail out client response letter to eminent domain authority.
25. Practice credit card by phone.
26. Find out about validating parking.
27. Criminal ezine article.
28. Eminent domain go articles article.
29. Titles for new DUI website.
30. Fix links on new DUI website.
31. Put in link exchange agreed to do.
32. Check bank account balances.
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