The 80/20 Principle

The 80/20 Principle

The real reason lawyers feel overwhelmed

Forget “time-saving” tricks—the real solution for overwhelm is radically different

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Ernie the Attorney
Jun 27, 2025
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A ​recent survey​ of solo and small firm lawyers revealed what frustrates them the most.

I was surprised by their top answer, although I probably shouldn’t have been.

The results

“Time management” is the most significant challenge.

Many attorneys are struggling with managing their time.

Specifically, they are having challenges “balancing practice demands wit…

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