Tag Archives: Legal Practices

Are Law Schools Catching On?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

There seems to be an acknowledgement by certain law schools that the age-old model of law school curricula needs updating to meet the demand for practice ready associate attorneys.  While many in the legal field cannot agree on what that … Continue reading →

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LPR’s Seminar . . . The Reviews Are In!

Posted on November 22, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

Elisa Eisenberg, LPR’s founder and CEO, conducted a seminar on November 13, 2013 for Live and Learn Bethesda‘s “lunch and learn” series titled Need A Lawyer? How to Navigate the Attorney/Client Relationship.  The seminar focused on five topics: How to decide … Continue reading →

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If It Can Happen To Tom Cruise . . . It Can Happen To You

Posted on November 8, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

So what does filing a lawsuit really entail?  Well for starters, depending on the type of lawsuit and the allegations, it can entail getting grilled about intimate details of your personal life – just ask Tom Cruise. In response to … Continue reading →

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Clichés Lawyers Love? Read On . . .

Posted on April 19, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

It’s hard to imagine that there are clichés about lawyers that lawyers love, but Vivia Chen, a former corporate lawyer who is now chief blogger for The Careerist, posted Top 10 Annoying Clichés Lawyers Love on April 15, 2013.  LPR’s favorites: 5. “You … Continue reading →

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Law Students Are “Voting With Their Feet”

Posted on February 1, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

The New York Times reported on Wednesday that law school applications are nearing a 30-year low, citing high tuition, overwhelming debt, and bleak job opportunities.  The Legal Whiteboard reported on Tuesday that Washington & Lee law school has a surplus of … Continue reading →

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New Federal Agency CFPB to Oversee Debt Collectors — Including Lawyers and Law Firms

Posted on October 26, 2012 by The Legal Reformer

The Washington Post reported on October 23, 2012 that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a new federal “watchdog agency,” will be overseeing debt collection firms with receipts of more than $10 million, and that the collection firms overseen will include lawyers … Continue reading →

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Legal Consumer Tip #3 . . . Attorney Tip #1 – Attitude Matters

Posted on August 24, 2012 by The Legal Reformer

“Her ingratitude is unbelievable.” So says a matrimonial attorney, reportedly in practice for more than 50 years, in response to a client’s legal malpractice lawsuit.  The lawsuit includes allegations that the attorney was in cahoots with her husband and reduced … Continue reading →

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Effecting Legal Practice Reform . . . Law Students First

Posted on August 10, 2012 by The Legal Reformer

Perhaps one way to effect legal practice reform is to address it with students before they become members of the legal community.  Like the teaching of bed-side manner to medical students, law students may well be the most willing and … Continue reading →

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Up and Running

Posted on June 22, 2012 by The Legal Reformer

Dear legal consumers, We have been very busy behind the scenes getting set up, helping clients, and working on the platform for The Legal Reformer.  Going forward, each week we will be posting about current events and news affecting legal … Continue reading →

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