Get Out of a Rut with these Small Law Firm Business Development Tips One of the ways to keep your work fresh and interesting is by bringing in new clients and cases, but many of us fall back on tired small law firm business development tactics. If you would like to grow and re-energize your [...]
Your personal brand should be a big part of your law firm branding strategy As you build your independent or small law firm, your personal brand should feature prominently in your law firm branding strategy. If you create a strong and intentional brand strategy early on in your firm's growth, it will save you time [...]
Lawyer balance: Staying focused on health and well-being Independent lawyers, we have a unique opportunity to change the paradigm of law firm culture. As we model what it means to achieve healthy lawyer balance, we can slowly make an impact on the lawyer burnout trend. What is lawyer balance? We can frame it as work-life [...]
Regardless of firm size, preventing lawyer burnout should take priority Popular culture and media often portray lawyers and law firms in an atmosphere of long hours, zero work-life balance and high stress. Sadly, this stereotype rings all too true for many lawyers, but preventing lawyer burnout is possible with a culture shift. Lawyer burnout on [...]
Solo attorneys enjoy many benefits of independent law practice Regardless of how long you have practiced law, going solo can offer a great alternative to working for a traditional law firm. The benefits of independent law practice include: Flexibility So many lawyers who have made the decision to start a solo law firm cite flexibility [...]
Taking the next step in your law career: law partner or law founder? Seasoned lawyers eventually need to consider where they ultimately want their career to lead. For many, the question boils down to becoming a law partner or law founder. How do they choose? The partner track Traditionally held up as the only career [...]
Use these law firm business development strategies to get ahead in 2022 What law clients expect continues to change, and these law firm business development strategies can help small law firms stay in the game. 1) Remember that marketing is not selling. Law firms of all sizes need to create a marketing plan, but even [...]
How to prepare for law firm competition from nontraditional firms Law firm competition has always existed, but the modern landscape has altered it in some significant ways. Look beyond that law firm down the street when considering the competition. Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) These firms offer legal services through nontraditional platforms or delivery methods, [...]
Choosing the Right Law Office for for Sustainable Growth As large law firms grapple with the question of bringing attorneys and staff back to the office or adopting hybrid work models, independent lawyers face similar choices. When choosing the right law office setting for you, consider how you want your practice to grow. Home Office [...]
