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Finally Back, Check Out Interview

Posted on May 06, 2008
I just realized that I haven’t posted anything new at Legal Andrew in about five weeks. Wow! I know I have been busy, but I’m sorry for neglecting you guys for so long. In a nutshell, I’ve been crazily busy with work. We have a major project at my day job that is [...

Business Card Help - I Need Ideas

Posted on March 26, 2008
It’s time to make some professional business cards for myself. But I don’t want to be stodgy and boring. Can you provide any advice? I want my cards to coordinate with my law firm website and letterhead. I plan to keep it fairly plain for now...

Sell Books Online - Get Cash for Textbooks

Posted on March 18, 2008
Ever since I wrote about selling textbooks online, a lot of people have read and used that advice. It’s definitely a popular post on this site. Since the book selling season is approaching again (it’s almost April!), I thought you guys might appreciate a quick glance at the process...

Setting up a Home Office

Posted on March 16, 2008
To you regular readers, I apologize for the lack of updates lately. I’ve been working hard on some other ventures. Specifically, I am actively building a private law practice during my evenings and weekends. I have no plans to leave my full time job, but I definitely want to help out private clients as [...

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Charitable Tax Deductions Tracked with ItsDeductible

Posted on February 28, 2008
You don’t want to forget any tax deductions. A big one that everyone remembers is charitable donations. But how do you easily track all of those donations? You might have donated cash, stock, household items, or even driven your car to volunteer...

Free Technical Support From MinuteFix

Posted on February 28, 2008
Do you need some technical support? You should check out MinuteFix. This is a new tech support service, pioneered in part by Phil Gerbyshak. If you don’t know Phil, you definitely need to meet him. He’s a great guy, and I’m sure MinuteFix will be a great company! If you need some technical support, [...

Virginia Lawyer - At Your Fingertips

Posted on February 27, 2008
Since I passed the Virginia bar exam and became a lawyer, life has been different. People ask me legal questions. They bring problems to me. They look to me for help. And I haven’t even marketed myself as a Virginia lawyer. I just blog, work my in-house counsel job, and ride my bicycle...

Get Your Tax Refund In Record Time!

Posted on February 23, 2008
It’s February 23, and my 2007 federal tax refund is already in the bank. Where’s yours? Tax refund options I already wrote about tax deductions, so now it’s time to look at the best way to get your tax refund. With almost every American filing a tax return by April 15, there are lots of services and [...

Ultimate Handbook for Life and Simplicity - Zen Habits

Posted on February 21, 2008
If you’re looking to simplify your life, Leo Babauta has the resource you need: The Zen Habits Handbook for Life This is a brand new e-book that Leo released today! I was privileged enough to receive a review copy, and it’s well worth the $6...

Decision Time - Fix the Old or Buy New?

Posted on February 18, 2008
You’ve probably been faced with this important decision several times: Do you invest more money in your old thing or shell out the cash for a new one? It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about your car, lawnmower, house, or computer...

Crazy Attorney Advertising Pics and Videos

Posted on February 14, 2008
Where there’s an attorney, you’ll probably find crazy advertising. Florida has regulated it heavily, and most areas regularly deal with the same issues. Attorneys can’t portray themselves offering assistance to aliens, and they can’t have a phone number like 1-800-PIT-BULL...

Screw Uncle Sam - Take Your Tax Deductions!

Posted on February 13, 2008
Uncle Sam tries to screw you all year long. But tax deductions are your chance to get him back! The more deductions you can claim, the more cash you get back. And who doesn’t like getting a fat tax refund?! Here are some tax deductions that you might have overlooked...

Get Connected with the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association

Posted on February 11, 2008
A professional is nothing without a network. Unless you’re a professional monk. Then I guess you can meditate all day in a secluded forest. But the rest of us need to make connections. We need to know people, help them, and have friends to call on in times of need...

Your Copyright Fair Use Crash Course

Posted on February 10, 2008
Are you a blogger or podcaster? Or do you enjoy pro football games? Maybe you make videos for YouTube. You need to know about fair use. It might save your butt someday. I am a Virginia-licensed attorney, but this article is only for educational purposes...

Cool Business Card Idea - Coupon on Back

Posted on February 07, 2008
Is there anything on the back of your business cards? There’s a ton of wasted real estate back there. You could use it for cartoons. Or maybe try another idea…. Coupons! For your business card to be successful, potential clients must actually contact you...

Valentine?s Day Gifts for Lawyers

Posted on February 07, 2008
People may think that lawyers are cruel, heartless bastards. Many lawyers are. But somehow our significant others find a way to love us anyway. But what do you do when buying a gift for a lawyer? Especially when it’s time for Valentine’s Day?! Use your imagination...

Minimize the Magazine Mess

Posted on February 06, 2008
Quick! Count the number of magazines that clutter your house! If it’s more than a couple dozen, you need help. Here’s a few handy tips to unclutter your magazines. 1. Don’t subscribe. The easiest option is always to keep junk out of your house...

Streamline Your Work - Batch Process

Posted on February 05, 2008
How many simple, repetitive tasks do you have each week? Don’t they take up a lot of time? There IS a way to get them done quicker! Easy as building cars The assembly line revolutionized manufacturing because it broke down a complex project into a series of small, batchable tasks...

Dress Great on the Cheap - Shirt SALE

Posted on February 05, 2008
Dressing nice can be very expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. Especially for us guys. There are great tips to iron better and save on a suit. And you can also save on dress shirts! Right now The Dress Shirt Group at Amazon is having a huge sale...

Get It Done AND Clear Your Inbox - Gmail + Milk

Posted on February 04, 2008
Is your email inbox overflowing? I’ll bet that’s not helping you get things done. There’s hope for you: Gmail + Remember the Milk. Link directly to emails Productivity ninjas agree that you should archive email, not leave it in your inbox...

Be a Better Writer with Leo - Write to Done

Posted on February 03, 2008
Do you want to be a better writer? You need to subscribe to Leo Babauta’s new blog, Write to Done. You may know Leo from Zen Habits, his wildly-popular productivity blog. Didn’t you hear that it’s the best overall blog for 2007? The first post went up on January 9...

I?m on Facebook - Now What?

Posted on February 02, 2008
I’ll bet you’re on Facebook. But now what do you do? How do you leverage this tool for your career, business, and social life? I’m on Facebook - Now What? will teach you! After Jason Alba’s popular LinkedIn book, he has teamed up with Jesse Stay to tackle Facebook...

Improve Your Workspace with $200

Posted on January 15, 2008
Are you happy with your office or workspace? Could it be better? I’ll bet you have some improvements in mind. I know I do. And I just had a $200 windfall (more on that later). But what should I buy with it? How can $200 improve your workspace? Most of us spend the majority [...

Keep the Status Quo for 2008

Posted on January 08, 2008
The new year has come, with all sorts of talk about great changes you can make. But let’s be realistic. Most of us are going to keep doing the same old thing, again. Why make a resolution? I’ve never understood why people set new year’s resolutions for themselves...

Do We Have to Use Email Salutations?

Posted on January 07, 2008
I’m always looking for ways to be more productive, especially with email. Heck, I just wrote a series on good email habits. But today I need your help. Do we have to start every email with a salutation or even the recipient’s name? And do we have to close with our own name? My [...

Starting a New Blog? WAIT!

Posted on January 02, 2008
Photo by el clinto If you currently own a blog, you have probably had the itch to start a new one. Maybe you see other people succeeding in other niches, or maybe you’re excited about a new hobby you just took up. Wait to start that blog! Here’s why: 1...

Let?s Share and Discover with Google Reader

Posted on December 31, 2007
Photo by tookie Are you looking for ways to discover new ideas? Do you like sharing discoveries with your friends? Behold, Google Reader! In case you haven’t heard, Reader is Google’s solution for reading RSS feeds. It will collect all your favorite news, website updates, and blog posts...

11 Exercises for Your Email Inbox

Posted on December 28, 2007
Photo by Jam Adams Now that you’ve deleted useless emails and unsubscribed from pointless lists, it’s time to focus on your inbox. This is email command central. If you can’t tame it, you’re sunk. Unfortunately, you can’t just whip your inbox into shape and have it stay that way...

Eliminate Email Newsletters - Unsubscribe or RSS

Posted on December 27, 2007
Photo by edwardleger In yesterday’s post, we talked about deleting useless emails. Today’s continuation of the Email Checkup series focuses on email subscriptions. They plague your inbox. But should they? Unsubscribe, really It probably took you a long time to subscribe to dozens of email newsletters and alerting services...

Emails You Should Delete NOW

Posted on December 26, 2007
Photo by Rafa from Brazil If you’re not suffering from email overload, you must not have an email account. Pat yourself on the back, leave the library computer you’re reading this on, and go oil your typewriter. For everyone else, I’m ending 2007 with a new series on managing email overflow...

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