Articles tagged with 'practicemanagement' | The Missouri Bar

Here are 10 examples of misconduct that resulted in an admonition in 2025 that Missouri lawyers can learn from.

Scott E. Vincent is the founding member of Vincent Law, LLC in Kansas City.

Paul Unger is a lawyer, speaker, and author in the field of legal technology. He has lectured in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Contact Unger at punger@affinityconsulting.com.

Jeff Schoenberger is a business coach for Lawyerist and a senior consultant for Affinity Consulting.

William C. Martucci, who holds an LL.M. from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., practices nationally in business and employment litigation. He focuses on complex class litigation, including wage and hour litigation, in California, …

 Scott E. Vincent is the founding member of Vincent Law, LLC in Kansas City.

 Jeffrey Schoenberger is a senior consultant at Affinity Consulting Group LLC.

Jordan L. Turk, Smokeball attorney and director of education

 Scott E. Vincent is the founding member of Vincent Law, LLC in Kansas City.

 Melinda J. Bentley is legal ethics counsel for the Office of Legal Ethics Counsel and Advisory Committee of the Supreme Court of Missouri. Correction: This article was updated on March 9, 2026, to correct the statement: “Second, funds …

 Jeffrey Schoenberger is a senior consultant at Affinity Consulting Group LLC.

“The rule of law prevents our society from descending into instability and chaos. In order to work, the rule of law requires the people to trust the legal process and those who administer it. As a result, the law must be applied equally and …

  Jeffrey S. Krause is a senior consultant at Affinity Consulting Group LLC.

“Mentoring attorneys is one of the most rewarding, and often underrated, parts of this profession. It’s not just about sharing legal knowledge — it’s about building confidence, sharpening judgment, and encouraging resilience. Some of the most …

Scott E. Vincent is the founding member of Vincent Law, LLC in Kansas City.

 Jeffrey R. Schoenberger is a senior consultant at Affinity Consulting Group LLC.

Lawyers licensed to practice in Missouri must complete a total of 15 MCLE hours between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. While the deadline to complete your MCLE hours is quickly approaching, there are 60-plus CLE programs in June that can help …

 Jeffrey S. Krause is a senior consultant at Affinity Consulting Group LLC.   Jeffrey R. Schoenberger is a senior consultant at Affinity Consulting Group LLC. 

JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI — June 3, 2025 - Smokeball, the industry-leading legal practice management software platform, announced an exclusive partnership today with The Missouri Bar to provide all of its members with no-cost access to Smokeball …

  Scott E. Vincent is the founding member of Vincent Law, LLC in Kansas City.

Use the gratitude gram in March/April Journal to tell a colleague “thank you” Studies have found that expressing gratitude can help improve anxiety, depression, and stress – mental health concerns many lawyers face. As part of its project to …

Alan Freed has devoted his career to the practice of family law, as a trial and appellate lawyer, mediator, collaborative practitioner, and teacher. Freed has been listed in Best Lawyers in various family law-related areas of practice since 2007 and …

Affinity CounselingSolo and small firms often find the role of a bookkeeper tough to fill. Most small firms may not need a full-time bookkeeper, leading them to try incomplete solutions or handle the work themselves. In many small firms, no single …

Look out for weekly legislative updates During the legislative session, The Missouri Bar’s government relations staff prepare a regular update on activities in the Missouri Legislature that may impact lawyers and their practices or be of …

  Danielle DavisRoe, Esq., is a senior consultant at Affinity Consulting Group LLC.

Jeff Schoenberger, with Affinity consulting Microsoft Outlook allows you to create and save email templates that can help you even better serve your clients by communicating more effectively and efficiently.  If you’re familiar with …

Steven J. Best, owner of Affinity ConsultingChances are you have a credit card in your wallet right now. And I would bet you have an expectation that merchants will regularly accept your card as payment for goods and services. Your law firm’s …

“Positive client relationships are the cornerstone of a successful legal practice. While legal expertise is essential, clients also value open communication and a sense of understanding. Here are three key strategies to foster positive, professional …

Affinity ConsultingFor many law firms without a trained bookkeeper or accountant, the general ledger is the aspect of accounting that confuses them the most. Debits and credits, journal entries, and the chart of accounts can feel like foreign …

As we approach the end of 2024, it’s important for lawyers to consider year-end tax planning.