We’re proud to announce that CosmoLex has completed SOC 2 Type 1 attestation! These heightened security standards will better serve our clients and the people they work with—and we are excited to share more about the process and what it means for you. What is SOC 2? Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 is an auditing […]

For many lawyers, the sometimes vexing side of running a law office is not the legal work for clients—it’s running a business. And as the past couple of years have seen a sharp swerve toward more remote working, modern tools and tech have become even more essential for success. Below, as part of a special […]

Whether you’re founding a new law firm or expanding a current one, at some point or another, you may need to charge a contingency fee.  State regulations govern certain aspects of contingency fees. However, there’s still a fair amount of fine-tuning involved in figuring out how much your firm should charge based on your geographic […]

Good communication is so valuable, yet it’s sometimes easy to miss just how much it matters. But whether it’s with your family or your staff, clear communication helps keep relationships strong—and the same holds true for your clients. Below, we break down a few tips for stronger client communications. Reply within a day We all […]

(Note: This post references common business practices and structures in the United States. Practices and business law may vary in your jurisdiction.) When you’re at the helm of a small law firm, you may at some point be faced with the question of whether or not you should take on a partner or acquire another […]

The practice of law takes a significant amount of time, dedication, and energy. Law firms contain many moving parts, and they all need to work together seamlessly to get the job done. Accountability is the glue that holds all of these moving parts together. If this value doesn’t exist within a legal team, things have […]