If you've been doing any kind of marketing for your law firm, odds are that you've used (or, at the very least, considered using) stock photos. And if you haven't, well, it's definitely something to think about!

Gone are the days where law firms can gain new clients simply by producing good work. Of course, being a stellar lawyer with a respected reputation is a key factor, but legal marketing is becoming more and more of a necessity when it comes to keeping the client stream flowing.

Data security is important for any company, but it's undeniable that law firms have it extra difficult when it comes to taking all the necessary steps to secure clients' Protected Health Information, what with HIPAA and all. In fact, data protection is absolutely critical.

There's no denying that MerusCase does a stellar job when it comes to matter management for attorneys and law firms, but what about marketing teams? For many law firms - both big and small - marketing is a critical part of maintaining a steady stream of clients and helping the firm to grow, so it just makes sense that MerusCase should be able to support those efforts.

How many cases did you successfully process last year? Do you know how profitable your law firm is? Is your contact list current and accurate? What are your most successful referral sources? If you’re struggling to pin down answers to these questions, it’s time to consider a legal practice management system (or replace one that’s just not cutting it).