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"12 Ways Social Media Client Development Tools Benefits Lawyers and Law Firms"

This post was written by Cordell Parvin: "I have written several blog posts about how social media is changing client development for lawyers and law firms. Here is a list of my 12 social media benefits. Social Media:

1. Is one tool to keep up with what is going on in your clients' industry and business
2. Is inexpensive
3. Takes some of the luck out of you being recommended to potential clients...  

As you may know, the ABA has under consideration the regulation of on line client development tools. They are asking for comments. Click here to learn more. Many marketing professionals, like Larry Bodine have expressed great concern over this. Larry issued a Red Alert: The ABA Wants to Regulate Lawyer On-Line Marketing. As Larry aptly points out, the on-line client development tools have leveled the playing field for small and medium sized firms. If the ABA regulates the use of the tools, "Big Law" will benefit. So, you should make your voice heard while there is a chance to do so."

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Source: Law Consulting Blog, 2 November 2010. © 2010, Cordell Parvin LLC. Reproduced with permission of the author.

Full post as published by Stark County Law Library Blawg on November 03, 2010 (boomark / email).