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Law firm makeovers can be powerful tools in a firm's quest to be a differentiator within the legal profession. A law firm makeover can also have the desired effect of reinforcing existing client relationships and garnering some new business as well. In today's environment, lawyers are spending a great deal of money on Web sites, brochures, logo creation and even holiday cards to make the right impression. Solo practitioners want to appear larger than they are, so very often you will see that they have highly-sophisticated marketing materials. They do this not only to obtain referrals from large firms, but also to attract a certain type of client. Small and medium-sized firms do the same thing. They will hire the best in the business to create an image that can compete with the megafirms. Budgets range in the thousands to achieve a look and a feel that is competitive. Graphic design, by its very definition, imparts a look and feel that sets the tone for how individuals or firms can set themselves apart from their competition. Makeovers can be launched in a variety of ways ' from a firm's anniversary to a sponsorship to a special event. Law firms, legal associations, consultants and others are always looking to impress clients and prospective clients, and imagery ' whether it an invitation, handout materials or giveaways ' is vital to achieving that goal.
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The moment has come: You've finally landed an interview spot on television, and you're the expert analyzing a big verdict. Colleagues, friends and family are watching. You sense that this media exposure may bring new clients and prospects your way. Your name shows up clearly under your headshot, but, wait ... your law firm's name is not included! How will those masses in need of your services ever find you? Disappointed and frustrated, you wonder why the firm's name was omitted. It had to be a mistake, right? Not necessarily. There are some things that one can do in this competitive legal environment to get your firm's name mentioned, but you are going to have to work for every mention you can get.
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Operating escalation challenges falls into the seasonal category. When economic times are good, commercial tenants pay rent escalations like clockwork. When times are hard, the same tenants -- aided by lease audit consultants working on a contingency basis -- suddenly "discover" hundreds of thousands of dollars in alleged escalation overcharges.
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Divorced parents who move out of state risk losing custody of their children, according to a recent decision by the Georgia Supreme Court. The court overruled years of Georgia case law when it ruled 4-3 that custody issues can be revisited if the primary guardian decides to leave the state. <i>Bodne v. Bodne</i>, S03G0275, Nov. 11, 2003.
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Forensic psychological assessments are often pivotal documents that can have a dramatic effect on the trajectory of a contested custody dispute and, ultimately, on the path a particular child's life will take post-disposition. These documents are often eagerly awaited because of their potential value in providing leverage for one side over the other and for their capacity to settle cases. Clients arrive at the clinician's office often feeling as if their lives are in the hands of the court-appointed expert. Forensic reports arrive at court as documents that represent the application of a behavioral "science" and there is therefore a common expectation that the recommendations will be weighted heavily because they will go beyond common public knowledge or subjective value choices. It is the recommendations section that is often read first by those involved in the dispute because of its perceived impact. This two-part article explores the limitations and applications of forensic psychology to custody evaluations.