Jordan Rothman
Jordan Rothman is a partner of The Rothman Law Firm, a full-service New York and New Jersey law firm. He is also the founder of Student Debt Diaries, a website discussing how he paid off his student loans. You can reach Jordan through email at jordan@rothmanlawyer.com.
Posts by Jordan Rothman
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Small Law Firms
Should People Fib About Salaries To Prospective Employers?
Ah. low pay. The gift that keeps on giving. -
Biglaw
Law Firms Should Offer Healthier Food Options When Paying For Employee Meals
Even if people generally appreciate the free food provided by law firms, more shops should offer healthier food options for attorneys and staff. - Sponsored
LawPay Pro Offers Upgraded Time And Billing Essentials
AffiniPay’s latest product for the legal community, introduced earlier this year, presents a simple web-based solution for attorneys seeking seamless firm cash flow. -
Small Law Firms
Trust What Clients Say, But Verify
Although you can't spell 'client' without 'lie,' many times, the problem isn't intentional deception, just miscommunication.
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Small Law Firms
Everyone Should Have Black Friday Off
Don't be a Grinch. It just makes more sense in most cases. -
Courts
Everyone Should Be Grateful For Courtroom Sketch Artists
A courtroom sketch artist can strike a delicate balance between publishing what happens in court and protecting the proceedings from the negative consequences of photographing or video recording. -
Biglaw, Holidays and Seasons, Small Law Firms
Will Legal Holiday Parties Fully Return This Year?
Holiday parties enable lawyers to learn more about their work colleagues than might be possible in an office. -
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Small Law Firms
Lawyers Need To Be More Careful About What They Say In Public
Whenever a lawyer is in court or in any other public place, they should assume that people can hear what is being said and act accordingly. - Sponsored
How Generative AI Is Disrupting Law Firm Billing Practices
Amid legal landscape shifts, billing practices remain vital. With generative AI enabling faster, more efficient work, some law firms may adjust billing models accordingly. -
Small Law Firms
Lawyers Can Do More To Protect Attorney-Client Communications
Accidentally hitting 'reply all' on an individual email is merely the tip of the iceberg of all the ways a lawyer can fail to protect their clients' interests. -
Small Law Firms
More Law Firms Should Allow Halloween Costumes
Permitting Halloween costumes and other celebrations around Halloween can send a positive message to employees. -
Small Law Firms
Lawyers Should Act Like Emails Between Counsel Will Be Made Public
As with every single thing you communicate in our post-privacy world, just assume it's all going to go on the record. -
Small Law Firms
Legal Briefs Usually Don't Need To Be Perfect
Although no judge has ever rejected a legal brief because it was too well written, edited, and proofed, a diminished return on investment is reached at a certain point. -
Small Law Firms
Partners Should Make It Easier For Associates To Bill Hours
Some firms have a penny-wise and pound-foolish approach to billing.
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The Smartfirm Playbook - Thriving In Today’s Legal Landscape
Strategically using software and automation to boost efficiency and streamline operations, allowing for a laser-focus on practicing law.
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InterAction+ Brings Power Of CRM Software To Law Firms Of All Sizes
The only legal CRM with exclusive content from LexisNexis®.
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How Generative AI Is Disrupting Law Firm Billing Practices
Amid legal landscape shifts, billing practices remain vital. With generative AI enabling faster, more efficient work, some law firms may adjust billing models accordingly.
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How to Achieve Quicker, More Valuable Case Settlements with Minimal Effort: A Guide for Personal Injury Lawyers
We’re pleased to share the “Top 5 Things Carriers Are Looking for in Demands” — a guide authored by a lawyer with deep experience on…
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LawPay Pro Offers Upgraded Time And Billing Essentials
AffiniPay’s latest product for the legal community, introduced earlier this year, presents a simple web-based solution for attorneys seeking seamless firm cash flow.
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Small Law Firms
Why Many Cases Settle Right Before Trial
The pressure felt right before a trial is unlike anything else experienced in litigation. -
Small Law Firms
Forming Connections With Other Lawyers Is Easy
'Judicial geography' can be easier than you think. -
Small Law Firms
Trials Are A Huge Time Vacuum For Lawyers
A trial is unlike any other function a lawyer needs to handle. -
Small Law Firms
Attorneys Might Work More Efficiently Over The Weekend
I was amazed at how efficient I was at handling tasks over the weekend. -
Small Law Firms
Appearing Remotely When An Adversary Is In Person Poses Problems
The disadvantages of virtual appearances can cost you and your client. -
Small Law Firms
Dealing With The Death Of A Lawyer
Lawyers can do a few things to make the process easier on the lawyer who takes over a file after a death. -
Small Law Firms
Clients Shouldn't Automatically Fire Attorneys After A Bad Outcome
Besides the inefficiencies of new counsel getting up to speed on the case, switching lawyers can be seen as a sign of weakness.