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Comment on Law Practice and Life Balance by Online Legal

Online Legal — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:46:18 +0000

It’s not easy balancing practicing law and a life. Telecommuting, part-time work, alternative hours and flex time are all great options!

Comment on Virtual Assistants - Can We Agree on a Definition? by Kent

Kent — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:19:40 +0000

Truly said, Virtual assistants needs to work as if they are a business owners. A virtual assistant can help you grow your small business or home based business by handling your administrative support tasks, so to do these they at least require minimum administrative skills.

Comment on Do They Teach This in Law School? by halosecretarialservices

halosecretarialservices — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:54:58 +0000

Thanks for the comment Aretha! Personally I still think a lawyer needs the skills for themselves even though a virtual assistant is a great addition to their practice!

Comment on Do They Teach This in Law School? by Aretha Gaskin

Aretha Gaskin — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:21:12 +0000

Great post. I’ll go one better: An attorney can develop ALL of these new skills by using the ones he learned in law school: Analyzing the state of his practice, realizing his administrative situation is not what it should be, deducing that something should be done, making the prudent decision to take action and then sitting down and composing a concise email requesting the professional services of a VA.

He/she probably won’t need to be too persuasive–I think most of us are more than ready to serve!

Aretha Gaskin
The Virtual Legal Assistant, Inc.
http://www.tvlai.com

Comment on The Future of Solo Law Practice? by Donna Seale

Donna Seale — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:44:18 +0000

Thanks very much for the mention, Laurie. I’m glad you enjoyed Susan’s article; it was very well written. I’m also glad I’ve now had the chance to check out your weblog. Well done!

Comment on Law Practice and Life Balance by Canada 9-5 Blog Carnival « Halo

Canada 9-5 Blog Carnival « Halo — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:30:05 +0000

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Comment on Law Practice and Life Balance by Canada 9-5, the June edition

Canada 9-5, the June edition — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:24:53 +0000

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Comment on Name Calling and Target Practice by halosecretarialservices

halosecretarialservices — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:21:46 +0000

Thanks for the comment Elizabeth!

Comment on Name Calling and Target Practice by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:56:42 +0000

Laurie, I here you loud and clear, and understand your frustration. Your comments are all too accurate. Unfortunately, without ‘regulated’ standardization within the profession, legal VAs will need to prove themselves time after time (or client after client, as the case may be - LOL).

I agree that one must value their own education, experience and ability. That said, the situation does create a marketing dilemma for those who support lawyers and legal professionals - especially those with advanced capabilities gained from extensive or ongoing formal education, considerable in-house experience or some other form of ‘tangible’ qualification.

Elizabeth Brazeau
BCG VA - Virtual Support Services

Comment on Law Practice and Life Balance by AMVA - Amanda Moore Virtual Assistant » Virtual Assistant/Home Business Blog Carnival #6

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:21:22 +0000

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