EPISODE · Aug 24, 2020 · 47 MIN
Alternative Law Firm Pricing Models
from The Florida Bar's LegalFuel Podcast · host The Florida Bar
Some attorneys have been using alternatives fee arrangements for years while others have staunchly held on to the traditional billable hour model. In the face of the current pandemic, many in the billable hour camp have been forced to innovate and transform their practices to ensure they continue to attract and retain clients. In this episode hosts Christine Bilbrey and Karla Eckardt talk with Jim Mullaney to discuss how he’s implemented alternative fee arrangements and other client-centered tools to build and grow his practice. A. James Mullaney III is a Jacksonville mediator and attorney who has been handling family law cases exclusively for over 20 years. Mr. Mullaney is a member of The Florida Bar’s Solo & Small Firm and Family Law Sections. For more information about this episode’s guest visit https://www.jimmullaney.com/. This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Ethics Credit. Course #4151.REFERENCED RESOURCES:LegalFuelAlternative Pricing ModelsAlternative Fee Arrangements May Help You Attract ClientsCLE: How Lawyers Can Easily Offer Alternative Fee ArrangementsCLE: How to Optimize your Billing and Collections to Make your Practice More ProfitableCLE: Conducting Depositions Online – What You Need to Knowo FL. Supreme Court Administrative OrdersFlorida Bar Rules & EthicsRRTFB: Rule 4-1.2 Objectives and Scope of RepresentationEthics Hotline: 800.235.8619Florida Bar Member BenefitsPractice ResourcesTrustBooksLawPayFlorida Supreme Court Family Law ResourcesFamily Courts Information pageFamily Law Forms Lawyerist.comLaw Firm Pricingo Alternative Law Firm Pricing ModelsUnbundled Legal ServicesOtherClio Legal Trends Reporto COVID-19's Impact on the Legal IndustrySmartVault Client Portal
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Some attorneys have been using alternatives fee arrangements for years while others have staunchly held on to the traditional billable hour model. In the face of the current pandemic, many in the billable hour camp have been forced to innovate and transform their practices to ensure they continue to attract and retain clients. In this episode hosts Christine Bilbrey and Karla Eckardt talk with Jim Mullaney to discuss how he’s implemented alternative fee arrangements and other client-centered tools to build and grow his practice. A. James Mullaney III is a Jacksonville mediator and attorney who has been handling family law cases exclusively for over 20 years. Mr. Mullaney is a member of The Florida Bar’s Solo & Small Firm and Family Law Sections. For more information about this episode’s guest visit https://www.jimmullaney.com/. This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Ethics Credit. Course #4151.REFERENCED RESOURCES:LegalFuelAlternative Pricing ModelsAlternative Fee Arrangements May Help You Attract ClientsCLE: How Lawyers Can Easily Offer Alternative Fee ArrangementsCLE: How to Optimize your Billing and Collections to Make your Practice More ProfitableCLE: Conducting Depositions Online – What You Need to Knowo FL. Supreme Court Administrative OrdersFlorida Bar Rules & EthicsRRTFB: Rule 4-1.2 Objectives and Scope of RepresentationEthics Hotline: 800.235.8619Florida Bar Member BenefitsPractice ResourcesTrustBooksLawPayFlorida Supreme Court Family Law ResourcesFamily Courts Information pageFamily Law Forms Lawyerist.comLaw Firm Pricingo Alternative Law Firm Pricing ModelsUnbundled Legal ServicesOtherClio Legal Trends Reporto COVID-19's Impact on the Legal IndustrySmartVault Client Portal
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