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Nora has been an instrumental part of coaching our firm to the next level. During the Atticus Program, we not only developed a system that helped us feel more in control as our law firm grew, but also our increased profits were proof in the pudding.

Adam T. Rabin McCabe Rabin, P.A. West Palm Beach, FL

Nora has been instrumental in helping us with the business side of running our law firm. We have instituted programs, systems and procedures that give us a clear idea of what the numbers are at all times and what they mean. This information has been crucial to making sound business decisions with our practice.

Ryon McCabe McCabe Rabin, P.A. West Palm Beach, FL

Nora Bergman is someone I am proud to call a business advisor and consultant, life coach and friend. Working with Nora has dramatically improved my outlook on life, transformed my perspective, professionally and personally, and greatly increased my productivity as an attorney and rainmaker. I am a better attorney, boss, business owner, husband and father because of my experience working with and collaborating with Nora. I can truly say that my life is better because I met and continue to work with Nora.

Frank M. Petosa Morgan & Morgan Davie, FL

I’ve worked with Nora Bergman and Atticus for almost three years. During that time I opened a new office after working in my home for 17 years, with almost no overhead, hired employees, increased my income by 30%, and stopped working nights and weekends. That has only been possible with Nora’s coaching and support. Through work with Nora and Atticus I have learned to wear all three hats needed for my business, entrepreneur, manager, and technician. I highly recommend her services.

Michele Zavos Michele Zavos Law Group, PLLC Silver Spring, MD

Our firm brought Nora in for a full-day law firm retreat using the DISC Behavioral Style Assessment. We already had a great team in place, but I knew we could be even better. In the time we spent together, Nora helped us to grow in our understanding and appreciation for each other differences. We got more out of that one day then we had ever expected! We came away from the retreat with a clear understanding of who we were and how we fit together. With that knowledge we implemented new systems in to our organization that have allowed us to be more effective with each other and with our clients. Not only that, we had a fun day with Nora.

Rick Law Law ElderLaw, LLP Aurora, IL

Hiring Nora Bergman as my career coach through Atticus was one of the best career decisions I ever made. Nora's advice has helped me successfully run my divorce law firm so I have more time to practice law. With Nora's help, I have become a better business woman; hired the right team to assist me at the office; identified my "A" clients and no longer take anyone with a lower "grade"; put practices and procedures in place to efficiently represent my clients; and become a better attorney because the management does not distract me nearly as much and now I have the time I need to focus on my cases and help my clients navigate the divorce and custody process.

Melissa F. Brown Melissa F. Brown, LLC Charleston, SC

Nora's advice and insight allowed me to implement the proper systems so that my office ran with structure and uniformity. That allowed me to focus on attracting more desirable clients and on producing a higher quality work product. When that occurs, the clients are satisfied and send other clients.

Steven J. Weinberg Weinberg & Rizzi Chicago, IL

We have made amazing progress in time management, productivity, marketing and profitability. Also, and as importantly, Tom and I have noticed a great reduction in the stress in our personal and family lives. Nora has worked with our staff, and we are able to work more as a team. We are more satisfied and enjoy our service to others. We continue to work with Nora to reach our goal of always having our clients feel that we have provided them with excellent legal representation.

Lisa M. Mobley Mobley Law Firm Greeneville, SC

I have focused my marketing efforts now in the way Nora and Atticus taught me. I may not be perfect. but just making a list of your best referral sources and communicating with them in some way regularly makes a huge difference.

Robert E. Gluck Law Offices of Robert E. Gluck Plantation, FL

I have learned so much from Nora. She has taught me what it takes to be a strong and effective leader. With Nora’s guidance, I have learned how to find great staff and attorneys, how to better improve the communication between my team and how to reward my team members for a job well done. I have never in my entire career had such a talented, loyal and dedicated group working with me.

Camille J. Iurillo Iurillo and Associates, P.A. Petersburg, FL

My husband and I practice Family Law in Greenville, South Carolina. We first met Nora Bergman at an Atticus Seminar at the Grove Park Inn. We looked to this as more of a retreat due to our hectic and stressful lives and did not expect the real learning experience. Over the course of those 2 days we learned much about ourselves, each other, and our practice. Not only did we learn the things that we were doing or not doing for our practice to function efficiently and profitably. Since that time, Nora has been our coach, confidante and friend.

Lisa M. Mobley Mobley Law Firm Greeneville, SC

There are so many ways I have tweaked my practice and the best thing is, I have not been working any longer than before. I have become more efficient. Also, now, I look at marketing a whole different way and I realize Atticus shows you how to develop what you have already, to get new business, even if you can't compete financially with the larger firms and their advertising budgets.

Robert E. Gluck Law Offices of Robert E. Gluck Plantation, FL

From a financial standpoint I have learned from Nora how to improve my bottom line, my cash flow and the quality of clients I have. Nora has been very supportive in giving me the wisdom and strength to talk to difficult clients which either resulted in resolving the problem or the decision to fire them.

Camille J. Iurillo Iurillo and Associates, P.A. Petersburg, FL

Nora Bergman coached me (and my staff from time to time!) for about nine months in 2007. I found her to be consistent, persistent, pleasant, and concerned. We made a lot of progress in nine months! Nora's most repeated encouragement was asking me to actually look at the firm, look at the parts I didn't want to see, and think about those parts in creative ways. She never pressured me to fit into someone else's box. But she did want me to know what my own box looked like, and to ask if I wanted just this sort of box, or a different one.

Theresa A. Horton Theresa A. Horton, P.A. Greenville, SC

The atmosphere of our firm is a group of team players who truly care about our clients, We enjoy working together and help each other succeed, learn and grow by giving that extra support, even when we are busier than expected. You will be amazed at how you will benefit your practice with Nora as your coach.

Camille J. Iurillo Iurillo and Associates, P.A. Petersburg, FL

It was in 2007 that I attended an Atticus Seminar and shortly thereafter began my coaching with Nora. I am sure I was not the model Atticus student because there is still so much Atticus recommends that I have yet to implement. However, when I look back at what I have implemented since then I realize that my practice is completely changed now. The areas that Atticus, and my coaching with Nora, has helped me with include my law office time management, hiring and communicating with staff, and marketing.

Robert E. Gluck Law Offices of Robert E. Gluck Plantation, FL

The most amazing thing about working with Nora has been that her concern and interest in me seems to transcend our contractual engagement. And when she gets in touch, I don't feel like I'm just a marketing contact ... I believe she really wants to know how I'm doing! This is unexpected, much appreciated, and unprecedented in my experience with other coaches and counselors.

Theresa A. Horton Theresa A. Horton, P.A. Greenville, SC

Nora is a thoughtful, insightful professional who has aided me in looking at how we do our work, how we can do it better for our clients, and how to be proactive in case preparation. Begin with the end in mind is not only an ideal that we seek, but with Nora’s help it is becoming a reality. She has provided our firm with tools that help us focus on what is important. This leads to going down the right road and avoiding the paths that some of the siren songs would have us travel. Nora is more than a coach, she has become a trusted friend and confidante.

Robert G. Pahlke Pahlke Law Group Scottsbluff, NE

The time management skills I learned have actually been embedded into our office procedures now so I have blocks of time during the day to get uninterrupted work done. My staff automatically sets telephone conferences with clients at designated times during the day, so I don't get constantly interrupted from a current task. My staff interrupts me now only for the two most important things - a new client or an adjuster calling to settle a pending case in negotiation. I now have systems in place for opening files, following up on tasks, following up with staff, etc. I no longer come to the office ready to "put out fires" all day. I am actually in control now of what I do.

Robert E. Gluck Law Offices of Robert E. Gluck Plantation, FL

Law School does not teach you the business or administration of a law practice. Working with Nora is like having a virtual Managing Partner. She addresses all firm challenges and provides recommendations regarding business development, time management, collections, human resources, and law firm technology. These are matters that are as essential to the success of a firm as the quality of the work provided to clients. I wish I had been introduced to Atticus before I started my practice, but I am very pleased that Atticus and Nora have taken the anxiety out of law practice management.

Sandra L. Brown The Law Offices of Sandra L. Brown, P.C. Atlanta, GA

Nora Bergman from Atticus was one of several keynote speakers at the 2007 Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference in which over 100 President-Elect bar leaders, current Presidents, plus Executive Directors from most of the 67 counties in Florida attended. Nora's presentation on Time Management was considered by me and all of the other participants the best program at this conference. She was dynamic and energetic delivering valuable points that I can use each day that will help me manage my time and be a more productive manager.

Brant Bittner, Executive Director Orange County Bar Association Orlando, FL

Our firm has found Nora's assistance to be invaluable. She has helped us develop a variety of client development and satisfaction techniques that have really paid off. We have implemented several long-range planning systems which have enabled us to more thoroughly organize important priorities. She has helped us create a variety of client development and satisfaction techniques that have really paid off.

Thomas P. Vecchio Vecchio, Carrier & Feldman, P.A. Lakeland, FL

Nora is a great listener. I have used her as a ‘sounding board’ for my law office management issues on many occasions. I trust that Nora will maintain confidentiality regarding all information we discuss. Nora’s experience working with advisors from many different areas of the law and the country give her the ability to provide suggestions and insights regarding almost any issue I want to discuss.

Charla M. Burchett Charla M. Burchett, PLC Sarasota, FL

I will be forever grateful having started my career in a firm that introduced me to Atticus and Nora. With Nora’s coaching I easily wear two hats, technician and entrepreneur.Thanks to Nora, every day I feel the fear, and I do it anyway. I believe all young attorneys should not wait too long to get personal coaching. It is the only way to start strong without bad habits. Before you get discouraged by the challenges of the practice, you must contact Nora; she will be a great support.

Natacha Calixte Robinson Sheppard Shapiro s.e.n.c.r.l/LLP Montréal, Canada

It seems as if my life is much more organized now - both at work and at home. Nora's guidance helped me stay on track. Her suggestions and tips as problems come up are invaluable. She is also really good at helping you take a step back to realize all the changes that you have made for the better. I recommend Atticus and Nora's coaching to anyone in my situation.

Robert E. Gluck Law Offices of Robert E. Gluck Plantation, FL

Nora has assisted us in developing a perspective on how to effectively operate the business side of our practice, while balancing the practice side as well. It is so easy to get caught up in practicing law that you can forget to market, which is necessary for the business. Nora keeps us on track so we keep up with all of our obligations.

Barbi L. Feldman, Esq. Vecchio, Carrier & Feldman, P.A. Lakeland, FL

Like having a friendly, guardian conscience, Nora is an extra team member who knows the plays that need to be practiced to win the life game.

Walter T. Clark Walter Clark Legal Group Palm Desert, CA