What lawyers need in a coworking space

2018-07-31T13:15:05-06:00August 25th, 2016|Coworking for Lawyers, Independent Law Practice|

Independent lawyers can boost productivity in a co-working space If you're a lawyer fresh out of law school and wanting to make it on your own, or you're breaking off from a big law firm to launch an independent law practice, there are so many factors to consider. The first order of business is finding [...]

Independent law is easier now than ever

2018-07-31T13:15:06-06:00July 28th, 2016|Coworking for Lawyers, Independent Law Practice, Legal Resources and Articles|

Starting your own law firm is an achievable dream While the big law firms can become grueling treadmills for young and aspiring lawyers, only a select lucky few will rise to the top to become wealthy equity partners. More lawyers are starting to practice independent law and achieving more satisfaction in their work. There are a [...]

A new kind of law firm

2021-08-19T22:16:23-06:00July 21st, 2016|Coworking for Lawyers, Independent Law Practice|

Independent practice offers lawyers flexibility and control Big law firms, where associates and partners are commonly required to bill in excess of 2,000 hours a year, are notorious for their failure to accommodate attorneys' personal needs. Big Law attorneys wear their workaholic tendencies as a badge of honor at many of the top law firms, [...]

Big law firm vs. solo practice

2018-07-31T13:15:08-06:00December 22nd, 2015|Independent Law Practice, Legal Resources and Articles, New lawyer, Solo Law Practice|

The benefits of working as an independent lawyer Two thousand hours. Two thousand billable hours. That is the goal most big law firms set for newly hired lawyers. While it does not sound like much on paper, this figure does not include time spent on necessary administrative tasks, such as filing court paperwork, keeping one's work space organized and speaking [...]

Life after big law: your own practice

2020-01-13T12:34:08-07:00June 24th, 2015|Legal Marketing, Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Making a smooth transition to independent law practice There are lawyers everywhere who are satisfied with working for big, corporate law firms. With that being said, there are many others who would rather branch out and try to make it on their own. If you are one of the many lawyers making the mid-career move to [...]

Solo Law Practice: Ready to Hang Your Shingle?

2020-03-10T09:57:16-06:00October 10th, 2013|Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Five tips for running a successful solo law practice So you’re ready to strike out on your own as a solo lawyer. Independence and work that fits your passion beckons, but uncertainty and questions about how to run a business loom. Where do you start? Here are five tips for starting your independent practice. Don’t [...]