Posts by Fornaro Law
The Reluctant Technology Adapter – I Thought Portals were for Time Travel!
Every good 20th century attorney knows that the standard procedure is that when a client calls for a document, the task is assigned to an assistant. The assistant then places the task of getting the document to the client on a long-list of other assignments (which include getting documents to other clients). After a day…
Read MoreTo The Litigators: It Is Time To Take Judicial Notice Of The Blockchain
Fornaro Law’s litigators spend an inordinate amount of time following trends in both the legal community and the world of the Blockchain. We all know that the Blockchain continues to revolutionize how business is done and will be done. What is surprising is just how fast the Blockchain is being adopted into seemingly disparate fields.…
Read MoreReceptionist Job Description
Fornaro Law is a general litigation law firm with diverse practice areas. Our Attorneys and Staff work in a team environment that is fast-paced and deadline sensitive. Fornaro Law has grown substantially primarily because it differentiates itself from its competitors by being an early adopter of technologies and implements efficient systems to best service and…
Read MoreThe Reluctant Technology Adopter-Adopting AI to reduce my Billable Hours! What?!
Fornaro Law’s quest to fully implement technology for the benefit of efficiency and our clients had stripped me of my mountains of note pads and post it notes. However, like every attorney of the prior century, I thought there was no way that my precious contract and form work would ever be taken away. After…
Read MorePetrak: La Grange lawyer sampling local restaurants for Facebook blog
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Read MoreDiary of a Reluctant Technology Adopter or How I was Dragged, Kicking and Screaming, into the 21st Century!
For as long as I can remember I, like so many others, was a hand-written note kind of attorney. My desk was a jungle of note pads, sticky note and papers strewn about in barely organized fashion. A pen and notepad were my constant companions at every turn. Meetings, micro-meetings, client calls, regular phone calls-everything…
Read MoreLimiting Your Liability
Why should you retain a lawyer to form a corporation or a limited liability company to run your business or manage your properties? Lawyers are too expensive, you say. And, the internet is loaded with “free” forms and advice. Did you know that failing to organize and maintain your corporation/company properly can expose your personal…
Read MoreResidential Real Estate Attorney Job Description
We are seeking an attorney that is proficient in residential real estate to join our talented team. This is an exciting and challenging position that will allow you to grow as a professional. Fornaro Law has grown substantially in this area primarily because it differentiates itself from its competitors by being an effective communicator and…
Read MoreEstate Planning Attorney Job Description
We are seeking an attorney that is proficient in estate planning to join our talented team. This is an exciting and challenging position that will allow you to grow as a professional. Fornaro Law has grown substantially primarily because it differentiates itself from its competitors by being an early adopter of technologies and implements efficient…
Read MoreThe Representation Of Clients Now Requires That Lawyers Act Less Lawyerly
THE FUTURE LAWYER IS BUSINESS MINDED AND A NETWORKER After 22 years of practicing law, you would think I would be extremely satisfied with my legal skill set, extensive knowledge, and legal problem-solving ability. All of the legal work that I have done has provided me with the ability to look at a client’s issue,…
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