Technology
M.E. Hammond
How to Choose the Right Browser

The internet has become an integral part of our work, entertainment, and interactions with others. But last time you typed in a web address to access your email or social media of choice, did you think about how it all works? The web browser and applications you rely on daily impacts your speed, security, and overall experience—perhaps more than you know.

How to Choose the Right Browser
Run Your Law Practice
Woodpecker
The Beginners Guide to Starting a Solo Law Firm ...

There are many benefits to becoming your own boss. Obviously, the potential for a higher income and not answering to higher ups are top of the list. You can decide what clients you take on, choose to specify in a certain area of the law, set your prices how you want, and you can build something from the ground up based on your values.

All that said, there are some changes you can expect when starting your own law firm. Once you take the leap, you’re no longer just a lawyer. You’re a business owner first and foremost. Which means your job now comes with all the business operations and tasks that keep your doors open (yes, that means business plans, cash flow forecasts, accounting and more!). You won’t be able to “just practice the law” anymore, and the growth of your law firm lies at your feet.

The Beginners Guide to Starting a Solo Law Firm in 2022
Integrations
Helen Coyne
New Direct Integration Between Woodpecker and ...

Woodpecker is thrilled to announce its new direct integration with MyCase, the leading legal case management software. MyCase was built specifically to support the workflows of law firms, and its user-friendly design is driven by the insights and feedback from the people who use MyCase daily. This new integration gives Woodpecker customers, who are also using MyCase, the ability to create client documents right in MyCase using Woodpecker templates and MyCase client data.

New Direct Integration Between Woodpecker and MyCase
Run Your Law Practice, Document Drafting
Woodpecker
The Essential Guide to Document Automation for ...

Legal document automation is a system or workflow that helps create electronic documents using data already collected. It is used to speed up the drafting process, so you can focus on activities that move the needle, reduce margin for human error, and maintain/increase profit margins.

In this essential guide, we’re going to walk you through what document automation is, the benefits for law firms like yours, how to choose the right software for you, and how to ensure the implementation is a success.

The Essential Guide to Document Automation for Lawyers
Integrations, Process + Workflows
Woodpecker
How to Create a Legal Client Interview Form ...

Many lawyers liken client interviews to a first date. Using the same analogy, in today's digital first world, you could compare a client interview form to an online dating profile. The interview form gives you information about a potential client before you meet them, and forms part of your intake process. It allows you to screen leads to see if they’re a good fit for your services, and ensure there are no conflicts.

In this article, we discuss the importance of high-quality interview form templates, how you can use them to streamline your client intake process, and what questions you should ask to enhance the customer experience.

How to Create a Legal Client Interview Form Template

Solo & Small Firms

The Beginners Guide to Starting a Solo Law Firm in 2022

The Beginners Guide to Starting a Solo Law Firm in 2022

There are many benefits to becoming your own boss. Obviously, the potential for a higher income and not answering to higher ups are top of the list. You can decide what clients you take on, choose to specify in a certain area of the law, set your prices how you want, and you can build something from the ground up based on your values.

All that said, there are some changes you can expect when starting your own law firm. Once you take the leap, you’re no longer just a lawyer. You’re a business owner first and foremost. Which means your job now comes with all the business operations and tasks that keep your doors open (yes, that means business plans, cash flow forecasts, accounting and more!). You won’t be able to “just practice the law” anymore, and the growth of your law firm lies at your feet.

Quick Wins for Automating Tasks in Your Law Office

Quick Wins for Automating Tasks in Your Law Office

Successfully automating a few simple processes can provide motivation for attorneys and their staff, encouraging them to expand their automation efforts. People get excited when they see the effects of small wins, which builds enthusiasm about using even more technology. Quick wins create momentum for an increased shift from manual processes to automation.

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How Document Automation Enhances the Work Between This Attorney and His Paralegal

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How Document Automation Enhances the Work Between This Attorney and His Paralegal

Josh Landsman is an attorney in South Florida with a focus on estate planning, tax, and probate & trust administration matters. Josh talked to Woodpecker’s Director of Customer Success about how using document automation to draft client documents enhances his working relationship with his paralegal, ultimately improving his final work product.

Making the Case for Flat Fee Billing in Legal Services

Making the Case for Flat Fee Billing in Legal Services

As more attorneys automate their processes and operations in response to market demands for more client-centric services, making a transition to a flat rate fees model is gaining more traction. Eventually, and not in the too distant future, those who fail to make the transition will be left behind.

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Simple Document Problems Require Simple Technological Solutions

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Simple Document Problems Require Simple Technological Solutions

We started Woodpecker because we believed that we had a revolutionary way to make it easier to create & draft documents, especially routine, repetitive documents. What we found were an awful lot of big, complicated solutions to what seemed to be simple problems. For the aspects of document assembly that Woodpecker is focused on, we’ve only seen systems that are big and even bigger.

Starting Your Own Law Office: 5 Alternatives to Faxing

Starting Your Own Law Office: 5 Alternatives to Faxing

Starting up your own law office can seem scary, especially since it means you need to take care of all of those basic office functions that somebody else always handled.  We’re going to show you how you can take care of business with all of the technology you’ll need, starting with how NOT to buy a fax machine.

Last 2017 Clio Legal Trends Report lesson: stop wasting time with technology

Last 2017 Clio Legal Trends Report lesson: stop wasting time with technology

One final lesson from the Clio 2017 Legal Trends Report: stop wasting time with technology. Yes, we know that that sounds like an odd thing for a technology company to say! But the Report shows lawyers spending far too much time on not just administrative tasks, but on “configuring technology.” You need technology that doesn’t need configuration - and that can help you with those admin tasks. Learn how Woodpecker fits the bill for both of those goals.