It’s a good idea to take a vacation during the holidays. But before you check out for some much-needed time off, you need to set up your out-of-office email reply.

As an attorney, forgetting to set up an out-of-office reply can be a dangerous move. Even if you’re only missing one day for the holidays, if an emergency comes up, clients need to know what to expect.

Setting up a quick out-of-office reply is a good start, but taking some extra time to be thoughtful about it is even more beneficial. Here are our Top 5 tips:

Related Resources:

  • Pre-Vacation To-Do List (Lawyerist)
  • A Vacation Doesn’t Mean Putting Legal Marketing on Hold (FindLaw’s Strategist)
  • An Attorney’s Guide to Giving a Holiday Bonus (FindLaw’s Strategist)

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