Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have turned to social media to communicate and share. But as social media continues to be ingrained in our lives, it’s easy to forget that everything we post is public information, or at least retrievable. That’s why it’s important…
Without a doubt, paralegals are critical to the process of civil litigation. Not only do they work closely with attorneys on the progress of their cases, but they are also often the first line of communication for the clients the law firm represents. It’s a…
Trial lawyers: A qualified settlement fund (QSF) is a sophisticated planning tool designed to give you and your clients time to make thoughtful financial decisions around settlement. Just as depositions are integral in preparation for trial, think of QSFs as being equally integral in preparation…
By Rachel Mathews, Chief Marketing Officer of Milestone Think about what your best friend is to you – it’s someone you can trust, someone you can go to for help, advice, or guidance. It’s someone who understands the unique situations you might get yourself into,…
This is a guest post by Patrick Hoover, a 3L at the University at Buffalo School Law. Uncertainty is the dominant theme of life during this pandemic. We all have to make do with this new reality; schedules and calendars shift to meet these new…
By Sam Dolce-Powers, Esq. The current pandemic is providing personal injury attorneys an opportunity to assess, redesign, and modernize many aspects of their practices. By not having to prepare for trials or show up in courts currently, law firms are able to spend time identifying…
By Kristen Whalen, Director of Operations at Milestone In times like these, our Milestone team knows the importance of feeling secure. And when it comes to your money or a client’s money, there’s no such thing as being too careful. With email scams that impersonate…
If you’re a trial lawyer, you have a distinct advantage in terms of managing wealth. You are part of the only profession with the opportunity to defer an unlimited amount of income through periodic payments. If you have been working on (or thinking about) your…
On March 22, 2020, Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts, Hon. Lawrence K. Marks, released Administrative Order 78/20, which banned all non-essential filings nationwide. For trial lawyers, this order has many far-ranging ramifications. In fact, with the courts being closed, there are multiple ways this…
We’re facing an unprecedented situation that’s quickly flooding into many areas of life, including our legal system. Many states have closed their courts to help flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic. But trial lawyers, many of whom are working from home for the foreseeable…