Co-working offers solo attorneys and small firms a host of advantages without the overhead or politics of a traditional law firm model.
Technology allows lawyers to be nimble Prior to the Internet era, a new lawyer had to put considerable thought into the office arrangements that he or she chose. After all, most clients would come to the lawyer's office for a consultation or to discuss the details of a case, and the state of an attorney's [...]
Independent, but not alone An experienced lawyer at a large firm is accustomed to the benefits of a well-equipped office and professional network, and too many lawyers believe that becoming independent is a hassle. Although they feel cramped and uninspired with the restrictive structure of a large firm, they often let fear prevent them from [...]
Work networking and marketing into your schedule In order to have a fulfilling and successful career as an independent lawyer, you need to learn how to utilize develop relationships and build your business. Use these tips to start building your independent law business: Use free time to network You will be working hard to get your business [...]
Working independently doesn't mean working in isolation There are a lot of benefits to working as an independent lawyer, but one thing that you might miss about working in a big practice a big professional and social network. If you work in a big firm, you have a built-in network of colleagues on-site. If you work on your own, [...]
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, it does not include time spent on necessary administrative tasks, networking, research and other non-billable time. By contrast, independent attorneys have a lot [...]
How to avoid burning out as an independent lawyer It is challenging to run a successful solo law firm. You don’t have any partners to help you when your case load gets to be too much. You have a choice to turn away business, but most entrepreneurs end up taking on too much workload. That leads [...]
Factors to consider before starting a new law firm You just graduated from law school, you passed the bar, you're sitting on tens of thousands of dollars of student loans, and you still haven't landed that plum law firm job. You're at a crossroads where you ask: should you continue your job search and seek [...]
Independent lawyers can have a personal life The holiday season in particular can create pressure on entrepreneurs to balance both business demands and personal wants and needs. In a continuation of our piece from last week, we offer two more tips for creating more work-life balance as an independent lawyer: Hire help There is nothing [...]
Work-life balance for independent lawyers Whether you are just starting out on your own or you already have a successful independent law practice, work-life balance can be a challenge. It can be difficult to run a successful small business because you are pulled in so many directions. You have to please your clients, keep up with [...]
