Writing to Win Clients By: Michael Goldblatt About 120 years ago, novelist Emile Zola submitted an article to a Paris daily newspaper about the miscarriage of justice in a criminal case. The article helped win freedom for the accused and lasting recognition for the author. Lawyers can likewise write articles to gain visibility and win new clients. This article provides writing tips, cases and clients for their firms. Mr. Goldblatt has authored numerous books and articles about...

 Conducting a Managerial Audit By: Michael L. Goldblatt Originally Published on Blumberg Blog on September 4, 2019 Printed with the permission of www.Blumberg.com/blog and BlumbergExcelsior, Inc. Audits have been used since ancient times to protect assets and assure financial reports. During the 1900's, the use of audits expanded to reviews of management practices. Managerial audits help, provided in the article to conduct a managerial audit at your firm. About the Author Mr. Goldblatt...

 Business Development with Legal Checkups By: Michael L. Goldblatt Originally Published on Blumberg Blog on November 6, 2019 Printed with the permission of www.Blumberg.com/blog and BlumbergExcelsior, Inc. 70 years ago, lawyer Louis Brown advocated for client checkups in his Manual on Preventive Law. Until his death in 1996 at the age of 86, Brown continued to write and lecture about, that might otherwise go unserved. About the Author Mr. Goldblatt has authored numerous books...

 Attracting Clients to Your Firm By: Michael L. Goldblatt Originally Published on Blumberg Blog, 2/26/2020 Printed with the permission of www.Blumberg.com/blog and BlumbergExcelsior, Inc. During the 1800's, it was common for lawyers to attract clients by hanging a shingle and advertising in newspapers. In the early 1900's, lawyer advertising was restrained by ABA rules, but the situation, clients to your firm and enhance your profitability. About the Author Michael L. Goldblatt has authored...

 Converting Prospects into Clients By Michael L. Goldblatt Originally Published on Blumberg Blog, 9/2/2020 Printed with the permission of www.Blumberg.com/blog and BlumbergExcelsior, Inc. In the middle of the Great Depression of the 1930's, Dale Carnegie wrote a best-selling book about marketing yourself by being attentive, friendly, and sympathetic. The book was titled How to Win Friends, the Author Michael L. Goldblatt has authored many books and articles about marketing for lawyers...

 Journaling to Enhance Productivity and Well-Being By: Michael L. Goldblatt Originally Published on Blumberg Blog Printed with the permission of www.Blumberg.com/blog and BlumbergExcelsior, Inc. Journaling has been used since ancient times to capture thoughts, keep reminders, and record events. An early example is the journal maintained by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurielius (161-180) who kept, are well worth the modest time it takes to keep a journal. About the Author Mr. Goldblatt has authored...

 Reopening Offices and Restoring Profitability By: Michael L. Goldblatt Originally Published on Blumberg Blog Printed with the permission of www.Blumberg.com/blog and BlumbergExcelsior, Inc. About 2,500 years ago, Babylon's King Nebuchadnezzar laid siege to Jerusalem, destroyed its Temple, and exiled its citizens to Babylonia. Around 60 years later, Persia's King Cyrus conquered Babylon, to help your firm optimize profits and maintain well-being. About the Author Michael L. Goldblatt...

 Making Remote Work Better with Apps By: Michael L. Goldblatt Originally Published on Blumberg Blog Printed with the permission of www.Blumberg.com/blog and BlumbergExcelsior, Inc. About 15 years ago, Apple, Google, and Microsoft launched digital stores that enabled software developers to sell apps to consumers and professionals. Categories include communication, productivity, of California Author Michael L. Goldblatt has authored numerous books and articles about lawyer...

 Keeping Clients Happy By: Michael L. Goldblatt Originally Published on Blumberg Blog, August 22, 2022 Printed with the permission of Blumberg Blog and BlumbergExcelsior, Inc. About 100 years ago, Andre and Edouard Michelin introduced a three-star ranking system in their travel guides. Over the ensuing years, Michelin Guides became a top source for locating restaurants with outstanding cuisine and service. Lawyers can achieve similar distinction as top attorneys by providing excellent...

 Marketing with QR Codes By: Michael L. Goldblatt Originally Published on Blumberg Blog, October 11, 2022 Printed with the permission of Blumberg Blog and BlumbergExcelsior, Inc. Quick Response (QR) codes became popular during the Covid Pandemic to reduce physical contact. Restaurants began displaying QR codes on tables to enable diners to view menus on their smartphones. Other businesses began using QR Codes to enable contactless payments, downloading apps, linking websites...

 Writing Better Letters By: Michael L. Goldblatt 1 The history of letter writing began when Egyptians started using papyrus over 30,000 years ago. For thousands of years, letter writing was restricted to governments, merchants, and wealthy individuals. By the 1800's, letter writing finally became accessible to the masses with the spread of public education, availability of affordable wood, . Goldblatt posted at the www.blumberg.com/blog. Mr. Goldblatt has authored numerous books and articles...

 Deciding Whether to Require Vaccinations By: Michael L. Goldblatt Originally Published on Blumberg Blog, May 18, 2021 Printed with the permission of www.Blumberg.com/blog and BlumbergExcelsior, Inc. Development of Coronav irus vaccines took off in January 2020 when its genetic sequence was published. Vaccine development usually takes several years, but Cov id-19 vaccines had a head start because of research underway when the pandemic began. Cov id-19 vaccinations began in December 2020...

 Deciding Whether to Require Masks at Your Law Firm By: Michael L. Goldblatt Originally Published on Blumberg Blog, June 8, 2021 Printed with the permission of www.Blumberg.com/blog and BlumbergExcelsior, Inc. The Coronavirus introduced a new tradition of masking in April 2020 when the CDC recommended wearing masks to avoid infecting others and to protect wearers. Attitudes and regulations about mask wearing continue to evolve as the Covid-19 Pandemic winds down and offices reopen...

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 1 Digitally Transforming Yourself and Your Firm By: Michael L. Goldblatt Originally Published on Blumberg Blog Printed with the permission of www.Blumberg.com/blog and BlumbergExcelsior, Inc. Over the past 40 years there has been a Digital Transformation in the practice of law. The Transformation was facilitated by several innovations --- the introduction of the IBM PC in 1980, technical proficiency for yourself and your firm. About the Author Mr. Goldblatt has authored numerous...

 Deciding Whether to Permanently Work Remote By: Michael L. Goldblatt Originally Published on Blumberg Blog, April 6, 2021 Printed with the permission of www.Blumberg.com/blog and BlumbergExcelsior, Inc. About 10 percent of Americans worked from home before the Coronav irus situation forced most office workers to stay home. Many lawyers will continue working remotely after the Coronav irus, Association Author Michael L. Goldblatt has authored numerous books and articles about lawyer marketing...

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