I am a Lawyers Lawyer

by Will Graebe

When people ask me what I do for a living, I like to say that I dig lawyers out of ditches. Since I don’t look like a tow truck driver, I am often met with confused looks. So, I explain that I help lawyers fix mistakes and resolve claims. People often say, “Wait, you help bad lawyers.” I clarify that I don’t help “bad” lawyers. I help lawyers who, like everyone else, are fallible.

Lions and Tigers and Groks, Oh My

by Erik Mazzone

You could be forgiven for tuning out AI news at this point. It has become an evergreen topic in mainstream (non-tech) journalism, and the pace of change is like nothing I’ve seen since the late 90’s when every time you turned around there was a new Google, iMac, whatever. Other than the relatively few lawyers who are kind of tech hobbyists, or maybe technology people in a prior career, most lawyers don’t spend a lot of their gray matter on tech stuff.

Red Flags in Estate Administration: What Lawyers Shouldn't Overlook

by Jeff Austin

Estate administration looks simple—until it’s not. If you’re a lawyer who occasionally dips into probate, or if you’ve found yourself involved in a case where a decedent’s estate plays a role (like wrongful death or personal injury), this post is for you. North Carolina’s probate rules aren’t necessarily complicated, but they are nuanced. Here are some red flags to watch for—issues that often get overlooked and can trip up attorneys who don’t regularly work in this area.

Q&A with Pegeen Turner, Founder of Law Firm Defender

by Camille Stell

We’re talking with Pegeen Turner, owner of Legal Cloud Technology, and now founder of Law Firm Defender. Her company specializes in managed IT services tailored for law firms — a topic many solos and small firms want to better understand.

Paralegal Pointers

Free AI Tools: A Risky Shortcut for Small Law Firms

by Camille Stell

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize how legal professionals conduct research, analyze data, and produce documents. For solo and small law firms in particular, AI seems to promise efficiency and affordability. But the convenience of free AI tools can come at a steep ethical and professional cost—especially when dealing with confidential client information such as medical records, police reports, or financial disclosures.

LM Spotlight

The Modern Solo/Small Firm Conference

Reimagining Law Practice for Profit, Purpose, and Flexibility

October 9-10, 2025 | Durham Convention Center | Durham, NC

Solo/small firm practice isn’t what it used to be—and that’s a good thing. Today’s modern lawyer entrepreneur can build a flexible, client-centered, and tech-forward practice without burning out. This conference will show you how. With sessions on practice design, digital marketing, client experience, and money management, you’ll leave with new ideas, fresh energy, and concrete next steps for your firm.

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