Year-End Wins: Motivating Your Legal Team

12/06/24 • 10 min

What if the key to ending the year with a bang lies in the cases already on your desk? Uncover the essential tactics that can turn those pending files into a financial windfall as we wrap up 2024 and gear up for an even more prosperous 2025. This episode is a treasure trove for injury lawyers eager to boost their firm's cash flow before the year's end. We'll guide you through the critical steps of accelerating existing cases, from sorting out outstanding medical records to jumpstarting stalled negotiations. Effective communication with medical providers and insurance adjusters is highlighted as a cornerstone for achieving those year-end goals efficiently.
On to revenue planning and case management strategies—discover how categorizing cases by type and potential value can streamline your operations as the fiscal year comes to a close. We dive into the strategic importance of identifying which cases should settle before the year-end and which will roll over into 2024, refining your estimates to optimize tax planning and bonuses. Plus, learn how to motivate your team to bring 2024 cases forward with enticing incentives like bonuses or extra time off, ensuring both client satisfaction and a strong financial close to the year. Get ready to transform your year-end performance with these actionable insights.

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Brian Glass is a nationally recognized personal injury lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia. He is passionate about living a life of his own design and looking for answers to solutions outside of the legal field. This podcast is his effort to share that passion with others.
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Life Beyond the Briefs - Year-End Wins: Motivating Your Legal Team

Transcript

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Hello , my friends , and welcome back to another Friday solo episode . I've got a release , or re-release , for you today for an episode from the end of 2023 that is still as good as it is today , as it was back then , about how to close the year out strong in your law firm and the levers that you can pull in the last I don't know like 25 days now before the end of the ye