Opting to scale down your law practice is about focusing your energy To scale down your law practice doesn’t mean giving up. It means taking back your time and energy, which allows you to focus on efforts that boost business and your own peace of mind. In business, we often hear the question "but will [...]
Letting go of the status quo leads to small law firm success In a competitive legal market, independent lawyers need to think strategically achieve small law firm success. The first step often involves letting go of traditional law firm models learned in big law. Next, several key ingredients have helped lawyers build successful independent law [...]
How small law firms benefit from alternatives to the traditional law firm lease When you set out to launch your own law firm, hanging that shingle with your name on it might feel like the most official step. However, a traditional law firm lease has its drawbacks and many small law firms thrive better in [...]
Use these key performance indicators for small law firm success As an independent lawyer trying to serve clients and run a business simultaneously, you might feel easily swept along by the current. Before you lose control completely, try implementing key performance indicators for small law firm success...and sanity. What are KPIs? Key performance indicators (KPIs) [...]
A successful small law firm begins with some smart strategy For independent lawyers, leaving big law means leaving behind expectations of long hours and lawyer burnout. However, like all business owners, lawyers who want to create a successful small law firm can too easily fall into old patterns of overworking. The solution? Working smarter – [...]
Best practices for building a smart law firm The phrase smart law firm might bring to mind technology and streamlining tools, but those represent only the beginning. Modern law firms will embrace the future with new business models and strategic thinking for sustainable growth. Smart growth The smartest business leaders begin with real data. If [...]
Why you might have a sunnier outlook as an independent lawyer News headlines can lean toward doom and gloom, but recent reports show optimism among small law firms. For the independent lawyer, the news looks especially promising. The State of U.S. Small Law Firms report showed that: "...an overwhelming 87% of lawyers across small firms [...]
Finding convergence between lawyer passion and purpose What initially drew you to law practice can get lost in the shuffle in the day-to-day of deadlines and running a business. For independent practitioners, reconnecting with that lawyer passion and purpose can bring new life to your law business. Reflect on your law career history We all [...]
Let's show a little love for lawyers this month February prompts us to express our appreciation and love for those around us, and this month is a great time to show our love for lawyers and our chosen field. Our profession tends to get a bad rap, but lawyers often have unique opportunities for creating [...]
