As usual, we had a great time at the AAJ convention in Philadelphia.  Our law firm marketing consultants were a hit, as was our booth.  In addition to spending time at the exhibit hall, we still had plenty of time to see the sights – the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the statue of Rocky, the Love statue, and more.  We even got acupuncture in Chinatown.  Overall, the City of Brotherly Love was a great place to visit.

 

However, if you travel here – beware of the cab drivers!  Of the dozen or so cab rides we took, we had problems with 10.  First thing to know – there is a flat rate of $28.50 (plus a 50 cent gas surcharge) from the Philadelphia airport to downtown.  The drivers may try and charge you $35+ and when you ask why, they explain that it includes their tip.  But, if you call them on it, they will stick to the price (as long as you know to ask).  Second, there is a big sign in the cab that says that every cab must accept credit cards and that the cab cannot operate without a working credit card machine.  However, we didn’t find a single cab driver that failed to say “what, you don’t have cash?”  Then, even at that, they still try to say that the machine does not work.  But, again, if you tell them that you want to try to run the card, it always works – imagine that!  Now, I do have to admit that the apparent motivation for these cab drivers is that the cab company charges the drivers a higher percentage for credit card customers; however, as a rider, that is not my fault and the drivers need to follow their own rules.

 

Nonetheless, we always have a great time seeing our current clients and meeting new ones.  If you missed us, please give us a call and we can set up a time to discuss your current lawyer advertising strategies.