Jordan Rothman
Jordan Rothman is a partner of The Rothman Law Firm, a full-service New York and New Jersey law firm. He is also the founder of Student Debt Diaries, a website discussing how he paid off his student loans. You can reach Jordan through email at [email protected]. Posts by Jordan Rothman
-
Small Law FirmsLawyers Should More Often Refuse Additional Work From Difficult Clients
It isn't just the usual red flags, such as not being paid on time. Some clients can really be nightmarish in surprisingly new ways. -
Small Law FirmsDon't Be Angry At A Lawyer For A Client's Behavior
In most circumstances, it usually does not make sense to be angry or rude to a lawyer because of something a client did. 
SponsoredTackling Deposition Anxiety: How AI Is Changing The Way Lawyers Do Depositions
Depo CoPilot is a cutting-edge technology laser-focused on helping you perform your very best at every deposition.-
Small Law FirmsLawyers Should Sometimes Work Cases Up Less If They Are Going to Settle
In many instances, working a case up can actually hurt a party’s settlement position.
-
Biglaw, Small Law FirmsDoes The Legal Profession Attract Sociopaths?
Do some people seek out the legal profession so they can more easily cause stress and discomfort to others? -
-
Finance, Law SchoolsBusiness School And Law School Should Not Be Compared
Although it's polite to entertain this flight of fancy for a short time, the two experiences are not similar. -
Small Law FirmsPre-Employment Projects Shouldn't Be Required For Legal Job Candidates
Since it is impossible to regulate the amount of time spent on a take-home project, such projects might not be an accurate reflection of a job candidate’s abilities in a real-world setting. -
Small Law FirmsClients Shouldn't Mind If Lawyers Get Along With Adversaries
The benefits that can be realized by having a solid connection with other lawyers to a matter are priceless. 
SponsoredThomson Reuters' Claims Explorer: A Powerful Tool For Legal Claim Identification
Claims Explorer equips attorneys with powerful functionality to mitigate the risk of missed claims and enhance their strategic decision-making processes.-
Law SchoolsPeople Should Stop Using Law School Email Accounts Years After Graduating
Telegraphing that you went to a good law school with an email address typically looks unusual. -
Small Law FirmsLawyers Should Show Their Support For Clients
Clients really appreciate it when lawyers show up for them during their personal time, and such events can be great networking opportunities for lawyers to originate additional work. -
BiglawMore Lawyers Should Take Vacations
After experiencing the benefits of vacations, you may regret not taking them earlier in your career. -
BiglawWhy Do So Few Law Firms Still Have An 8-Year Partnership Track?
The biggest reason seems to be tied to sharing. -
TechnologyArtificial Intelligence May Not Disrupt The Legal Profession For A While
The work of artificial intelligence definitely still needs to be reviewed by a lawyer.
Sponsored
Sponsored
Curbing Client And Talent Loss With Productivity Tech
Law firms must leverage technology to curb client attrition and talent loss, enhancing efficiency and aligning with evolving expectations for lasting success.
Sponsored
Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building
Look forward to client outreach with InterAction+™.
Sponsored
Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement
In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution.
Sponsored
Sponsored
Thomson Reuters' Claims Explorer: A Powerful Tool For Legal Claim Identification
Thomson Reuters' Claims Explorer: A Powerful Tool For Legal Claim Identification
Claims Explorer equips attorneys with powerful functionality to mitigate the risk of missed claims and enhance their strategic decision-making processes.
Sponsored
Tackling Deposition Anxiety: How AI Is Changing The Way Lawyers Do Depositions
Depo CoPilot is a cutting-edge technology laser-focused on helping you perform your very best at every deposition.
-
CourtsAccess To Court Records Should Be Free For Everyone
One of the fundamental underpinnings of our judicial system is that transparency leads to a fairer and more just legal process. -
Small Law FirmsSome Job Perks Are Better Than Salary
Sometimes, perks are a lot better than just free coffee. -
Small Law FirmsBusiness Development Can Be More Important Than Legal Skill To Career Advancement
As associates get more experienced, partners begin to expect that associates will develop work if they want to become partners. -
Small Law FirmsGood Lawyering Is Less Effective In Busy Courts
Lawyers who want a court to better consider their arguments do have a few options. -
Small Law FirmsLawyers Often Shouldn't Refer Matters That Can't Be Monetized To Other Lawyers
Not all referrals are created equal, and lawyers should often not refer work that cannot be monetized simply because they do not want to deal with the matter themselves. -
Small Law FirmsSometimes Inaction Is Better Than Action In Legal Matters
Much as a fine wine needs to breathe to achieve maximum delight for the assembled oenophiles waiting to partake, some cases achieve better outcomes when just left alone for a bit. -
Courts, Small Law FirmsWhy Are Some Judges So Mean?
Judges are often overworked with little resources, and many judges still manage to treat most people who appear before them with courtesy and respect.
