Tag: legal services
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How I’m Doing
While trimming flowers, an old friend walked by and stopped to ask how I was doing. He read my blog article from a few weeks ago, “The UP Tour kicks off with a visit home,” about my search for a healthier way to be a lawyer and the creation of Taproot. “It sounded kind of…
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The Truth about Free Initial Consultations
Free initial consultations can be tempting, especially when you think you’re getting free advice from an expert. Unfortunately, these kinds of consultations don’t usually turn out that way. The truth about the free initial consultation is that it is a tool that lawyers use to size up a potential client for a long-term relationship. The…
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Taproot takes a note from the classroom: Reframing legal services with coaching and Make-it-Legal
I’ve shared here before that I used to be a teacher. One of the things I HATED about teaching was grading. I’m talking about the kind of grading that requires sifting through stacks of paper, reading in isolation, and giving written feedback that students might not always read or understand. One of the things I…
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The UP Tour kicks off with a visit home
Taproot recently sponsored the Bass Festival in Crystal Falls to start my UP Tour. This was a special way to kick off the tour because it started in my hometown. In addition to going to the Bassfest, I was also able to see familiar faces at my 20th high school reunion. I was welcomed home and got…
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Tech at Taproot: Sometimes it’s not all its cracked up to be
TLDR: Virtual receptionist companies are out for now! We adjusted our process based on feedback from our clients and as a result, Chrissandra Haara (Gladstone) is joining our team as Taproot’s receptionist! Is tech always a good thing? I’m interested in technology and how it will benefit the Taproot team and clients. So, when I…
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Coaching
You’ve asked! We’re responding: This is what coaching is all about! Individual coaching sessions and short-term representation are the highlights of Taproot’s human-centered Coaching Services. We offer this service to people with concerns relating to: Easement/Access Dispute Litigation and Resolution Probate Estate Administration Here’s how it works! A client pays a flat-fee ($325) for a one-hour…
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