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081. Task Engines in Law: Why Some Cases Sabotage Your Firm’s Productivity

081. Task Engines in Law: Why Some Cases Sabotage Your Firm’s Productivity

Update: 2025-08-05
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Task engines are quietly draining your law practice's productivity right now. These hidden culprits show up as certain case types, jurisdictions, or even internal projects that generate a lot of tasks but little tangible progress or return. It’s something a litigation boutique in Oregon learned the hard way when a surge in Washington State cases almost derailed their entire operation.

In this episode, I’m sharing how a firm with plenty of demand and a growing team found themselves in crisis mode due to task engines in disguise. I also walk through how the firm survived, learned valuable lessons about case selection, and took steps to improve their workflow. Discover how understanding the relative effort of different work types can help you build a more intentional, sustainable practice.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.agileattorney.com/81

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081. Task Engines in Law: Why Some Cases Sabotage Your Firm’s Productivity

081. Task Engines in Law: Why Some Cases Sabotage Your Firm’s Productivity