Micah U Buchdahl

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HTMLawyers, Inc.

Experience: 32 years

Legal Malpractice, Entertainment & Sports Law and Business Law

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Micah Buchdahl is an attorney focused on working with law firms on business development initiatives. He is the only marketing consultant and lawyer to ever chair the American Bar Association’s Law Practice Management Division. Based in Moorestown, New Jersey, he is president of HTMLawyers, Inc., a law marketing company. HTMLawyers has provided marketing services to law firms around the globe—from two attorneys to 3,000+. Micah has presented to nearly every major legal organization in the United States, and been quoted and/or published in periodicals ranging from Sports Illustrated and The New York Times to the National Law Journal and The American Lawyer. An accomplished author and journalist, Micah continues to regularly contribute to a wide range of publications. He has served as a faculty member of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for more than 10 years. Micah draws his vision and ideas from a unique background. He worked in the Philadelphia Municipal Court as a mediator and arbitrator. He was formerly associate corporate counsel with the Philadelphia Flyers and Spectacor, as well as Director of NBA Photos, a marketing division of the National Basketball Association. Micah worked for a legal industry vendor on the development and sales of law marketing products and services. His knowledge of legal ethics pertaining to law marketing and advertising has led to hundreds of law firm and association speaking engagements on the subject. Micah is recognized nationally as a leading voice in legal marketing ethics issues. Prior to law school, Micah worked in marketing and public relations functions within the National Hockey League and Major Indoor Soccer League. He also served as a journalist for The Baltimore Sun. Micah attended Temple University both as an undergraduate (B.A., journalism, magna cum laude) and later for Law School (J.D., class president). He is admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Pennsylvania

Since 1991

Professional Experience

2002 - Current

HTMLawyers, Inc.

President

Founder of HTMLawyers, a law marketing consulting company. Company is focused on providing attorneys and law firms with business development guidance through a retainer program, project work (i.e. marketing audits, client surveys, strategic planning and development) and programs (i.e. retreats, in-house CLEs, attorney marketing training and development). Provides ethics oversight and compliance in regard to lawyer advertising rules and restrictions.

1996 - 2001

Legal & Marketing Consulting

Attorney

Served as the Internet Marketing Attorney for a legal publishing entity, providing marketing guidance to law firms throughout the world. Provided legal guidance for clients in areas that included television contracts and production, licensing and trademark-enforcement issues in sports collectibles, sponsorship, media & public relations for corporate clients and professional sports organizations. General Law Practice, including contract review, alternative dispute resolution, family law, criminal law, landlord/tenant law and corporate legal issues/cases.

1995 - 1995

Philadelphia Flyers / Spectacor

Associate Counsel

Served as in-house counsel for the CoreStates Center, Spectrum and Philadelphia Flyers. Primarily negotiated agreements for Marketing, Premium Seating and Advertising/Sales. Handled legal issues for every department, including Operations and Events, Merchandising, Ticketing and Group Sales. Generated revenue through sales and marketing projects.

1991 - 1995

Philadelphia Municipal Court

Arbitrator / Mediator / Hearing Master

Served as a Pennsylvania state-certified arbitrator and mediator. Served as a hearing master in the Court's Domestic Abuse Unit.

1992 - 1992

National Basketball Association

Director, NBA Photos

Directed NBA's Photography Division, including marketing and sale of still imagery, legal approval of usage, negotiating client and photography contracts, and budgeting. Managerial duties included coordination of photo needs of NBA, NBA Properties, NBA Entertainment and league member teams; oversaw a staff of seven. Handled issues with league licensees, including card companies (i.e. Upper Deck), sportswear (i.e. Nike), corporate sponsors (i.e. Gatorade) and media (i.e. NBC).

1998 - 1991

Philadelphia Flyers

Publications Associate

Created and wrote feature articles for Flyer Magazine. Researching and editing of material for all team publications. Assisted in game-night operations for media relations department.

1987 - 1988

The Baltimore Sun

Reporter

Covered professional sports, including the Washington Capitals throughout the NHL season.

1986 - 1987

New York Express Soccer Team

General Manager

Directed front office operations for the Major Indoor Soccer League franchise; managed player and television contracts, ticket sales, payroll, travel, merchandise, arena operations and staff.

1985 - 1986

Washington Capitals Hockey Club

Assistant Director of Public Relations

Education

1988 - 1991

Temple University Beasley School of Law

J.D.

Honors: Dean's List

1981 - 1985

Temple University

B.A. | Journalism

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Contacts

HTM Lawyers, Inc. 7 Murray Rd Moorestown NJ 08057 Telephone: (856) 234-4334

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2008 Mercer Law Review Symposium Panel 3

The third panel concerned the internet and lawyer marketing. Jack Sammons, Griffin Bell Professor of Law at the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer, moderated a panel discussion that included Paula J. Frederick, Deputy General Counsel of the State Bar of Georgia, Diane L. Karpman of Karpman & Associates in Beverly Hills, California, and Micah Buchdahl, President of HTMLawyers, Inc. in Moorestown, New Jersey.

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Midsize is the new Big Market yourself accordingly

Steve Johnson built his career at BIG LAW in the BIG CITY, but now finds himself lost. The managing partner does not really know him or his practice. He thinks the time is right to make the move to a midsize firm that better fits his clients, rates and practice. If you are like Steve, great midsize firms and niche boutiques are out there waiting. If you recognize the big firm, is it time to reevaluate the message you leave with attorneys, clients and prospects? How, what and where are you spending your marketing resources?

HTMLawyers is the nation’s premier law marketing consultancy. You will be guided by a real lawyer that knows business development. Micah Buchdahl delivers advice and strategy with honesty and experience that is unmatched—and with an edge. Leave the cappuccino at home. If your marketing efforts need a frank and honest assessment, bleep it, contact HTMLawyers today.

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Micah U Buchdahl HTMLawyers, Inc.

Experience: 32 years

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Phone: (856) 234-4334

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Legal Malpractice

Entertainment & Sports Law

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Hebrew: Spoken, Written

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Mediation and Arbitration

Philadelphia Municipal Court

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