Guidelines for Twittering Lawyers

This tip is provided by Diane Ebersole with the State Bar of Michigan.

Here are two links to some great advice specifically designed for Twittering attorneys. If you Tweet or if you want to learn what Twitter is all about you should read these.

The article by Jim Calloway “Twitter: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” provides a valuable overview into the Twitter world. It also describes options which allow you to make Twitter work for you even if you never send out a single Tweet. “Lawyer Twitter Practices: 29 Do’s and Don’ts” by Steve Matthews outlines 29 tips and “rules of etiquette” for twittering attorneys.

Whether you consider Twitter micro blogging or mega texting, both of these articles provide valuable insight into the 140 character world of Twitter!