I’ll never forget the time a senior lawyer complained that my writing was easy to understand. He thought I should “write like a lawyer.”

Why is poor legal writing so prevalent? I’ve long believed that fear is a key reason:

Many lawyers who are capable of writing clearly fear that clients would be less willing

Which is better for lawyers, Facebook or LinkedIn? Kevin O’Keefe shares his opinion — fittingly enough, on Facebook. My view? A Facebook presence is essential, since it is the way many potential clients would find you, but Facebook is probably a significant marketing channel for only a few lawyers with particular personalities or niches.