by Joseph Chiummiento | Oct 24, 2024 | Blog
(January 9, 2023, 1: 19 PM EST) — The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) is seeking to increase its disciplinary powers over members of the legal professions: lawyers and paralegals may wish to take note. In a recent round of proposed “reforms,” the LSO...
by Joseph Chiummiento | May 9, 2024 | Blog
On April 25, 2024, the directors of the largest legal regulator in North America surrendered over 100 years of well-earned common law rights to information. It is hard to see in this scenario how curtailing a director’s right to information serves the public interest....
by Joseph Chiummiento | Mar 2, 2024 | Blog
Why can’t I ask for retainers from existing clients? Most law firm owners are great at on-boarding new clients, setting boundaries, and asking for retainers. An interesting phenomenon happens with legacy clients or existing clients – you know the good clients that...
by Joseph Chiummiento | Feb 22, 2024 | Blog
Question I am thinking about adding a new practice area like litigation to my firm, any suggestions how to start? Answer If you are a solo or small firm owner adding a new practice area can be both exciting and terrifying. The big fears include making mistakes that...
by Joseph Chiummiento | Feb 15, 2024 | Blog
Growing and scaling a law practice requires learning new skillsets. It requires owners to build a service business and move away from a solo practice. The problem is the only skillsets lawyers are taught in law school or by their firms and mentors in practice relate...
by Joseph Chiummiento | Feb 4, 2024 | Blog
Question:I forgot to pay my HST throughout the year; could you help me make aplan to pay it? Answer:Any good plan has to be realistic. The problem most solo and small firm owners face in January is that theywere so busy in November and December that their marketing...
