tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483778772732267046.post8804587574150072286..comments2023-07-14T04:17:26.379-07:00Comments on The Attorneys of Chorey, Taylor, & Feil, A Professional Corporation: Thoughts on Twitter, Web 2.0, and legal marketingThe Attorneys of Chorey, Taylor, & Feil, A Professional Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560141745737409646noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483778772732267046.post-63366738270462530682010-02-15T03:30:37.853-08:002010-02-15T03:30:37.853-08:00Prof Morton argues that lawyers have a duty to rep...Prof Morton argues that lawyers have a duty to represent every client, even those who are unpleasant, as every person is entitled to justice. It is hard to find anything to say against that.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.newlawyer.com" rel="nofollow">law directory</a>Pavan sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336190578624474235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483778772732267046.post-83235279271321079752009-07-31T08:02:46.736-07:002009-07-31T08:02:46.736-07:00While I understand where Tom is coming from, I als...While I understand where Tom is coming from, I also agree that I would not have met him or his firm, or many of the people that I now know, if it were not for Twitter. As for whether Twitter is helpful for business, I've been on since Jan or Feb of this year (have to check) and I have 3 clients off of there, sooo...it speaks for itself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483778772732267046.post-64793749906100785002009-07-19T09:22:40.611-07:002009-07-19T09:22:40.611-07:00While I agree that Twitter can be extremely distra...While I agree that Twitter can be extremely distracting and take up too much time, I have gained a great deal of value from my Twitter presence. I have met and formed relationships with other colleagues in areas that interest me: green construction and value billing. I have been referred to numerous articles on marketing, green construction, construction developments and value billing that have enhanced my knowledge and kept me up-to-date in my field.<br /><br />Have I gotten a client from Twitter? No. Do I also need to re-prioritize and cut back the time I spend? Yes.<br /><br />However, I will not abandon Twitter entirely, because the value is there. I also know that like all marketing, there is a long lead time between the efforts made and the ROI. <br /><br />My blogs have brought in numerous clients because they give readers the opportunity to get to know me and provides them with information that is valuable to them. When I first started writing a blog, I never expected to get a client from the internet. Now 40% of my clients come from the Net.<br /><br />So, I think we all have to wait and see what comes about with Twitter. It is certainly not a total waste of time.Andrea Goldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16880824954753914808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483778772732267046.post-74724461544637433572009-06-29T10:36:06.094-07:002009-06-29T10:36:06.094-07:00Tom
I certainly agree with your post and my exper...Tom<br /><br />I certainly agree with your post and my experience with Twitter appear to mirror yours. Like you, I was subject to a 22 Tweet interview. I have also spent an inordinate amount of time networking mostly with Twitter with little success. Networking on Twitter is expremely difficult.<br /><br />That being said, Twitter has had some utility for my practice. The most important aspect being learing and applying information disseminated from those whom I follow. From information gleaned from my Twitter feed, I have gained two new clients. <br /><br />Anyway, hope you still find the time to occassional tweet.Frederic R . Abramsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13197109198262937131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483778772732267046.post-77616850065477792072009-06-28T13:34:06.646-07:002009-06-28T13:34:06.646-07:00I have enjoyed looking forward to you Twitter post...I have enjoyed looking forward to you Twitter posts Tom - perhaps you would re-consider a limited participation role... <br /><br />Thank you for including me in your FF list, I am honored.<br /><br />As Josh indicated, I would not know Tom McClain if it wan't for Twitter facilitating a new relationship; and I agree with Ann - "...Twitter allow for educatin based marketing on a whole new level for all businesses, including lawyers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483778772732267046.post-7331346268883539922009-06-28T09:40:42.176-07:002009-06-28T09:40:42.176-07:00Tom, thanks for including me in your list - I was ...Tom, thanks for including me in your list - I was stunned to find my name there at the end, and I feel honored to be included in such august company. Thanks also for a thoughtfully written post on Twitter's limitations and for sharing so candidly your decisions for pulling back. <br /><br />I will miss your high-quality posts on Twitter and also your collegiality and kindness - you were one of the first people to welcome me to Twitter. I wish you success and contentment in all your endeavors, Tom - you deserve the best that life and work can offer.Diane Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07427451038745347228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483778772732267046.post-37588654623327457642009-06-27T08:36:04.906-07:002009-06-27T08:36:04.906-07:00Tom, thanks for the FF. And thanks for the many i...Tom, thanks for the FF. And thanks for the many interesting articles you tweeted links to. I would encourage you to keep using Twitter, but on a scaled-back basis. In moderation (and using tools like Tweetdeck) it can be useful w/o being a time-sink.<br /><br />As you may or may not know, I've spent most of my career as an in-house M&A lawyer or deal guy. Absent twitter, I would not know about Tom McClain, Atlanta M&A lawyer. I'm happy that Twitter made that connection possible.Josh Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00972029304959423978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483778772732267046.post-1699769918268307732009-06-26T16:31:49.558-07:002009-06-26T16:31:49.558-07:00Tom thank you for the Twitter shout out! And I thi...Tom thank you for the Twitter shout out! And I think how Twitter combines with a marketing plan is critical not only to lawyers but all business people. A targeted, focused approach is key, and that can be hard! But Twitter allows for education based marketing on a whole new level for all businesses, including lawyers.<br /><br />I hope you will not completely leave the twitterverse! <br /><br />Ann Evanston<br />The Warrior is Within You<br />http://Warrior-Preneur.comAnn Evanstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015818138099594745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483778772732267046.post-62655904521368188032009-06-26T15:04:01.615-07:002009-06-26T15:04:01.615-07:00I am one of your followers, and I will miss your h...I am one of your followers, and I will miss your high-quality tweets. I totally understand your reasoning, and I hope it works out for you.<br /><br />For an alternative point of view, I would offer that Twitter (or any other Social Media marketing) has the potential for greater leverage than face-to-face meetings, and can be found long after the original tweet.<br /><br />Meaning, it can (and likely will) pay dividends when you least expect it.<br /><br />In any event, I wish you continued success in your practice, as well as with your current health challenges (which I am only aware of due to your tweeting!). :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com