Legal Resources and Articles

LawBank’s Legal Resources and Articles include an array of content on co-working for lawyers, running a small firm or solo practice, and building a successful business in the legal field.

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 [...]

Social media for lawyers

2021-08-19T22:17:42-06:00June 30th, 2016|Independent Law Practice, Legal Marketing, Legal Resources and Articles|

Independent lawyers can benefit from social media The use of technology and social media can play an even bigger role for independent lawyers than in larger firms. According to the American Bar Association, 73 percent of individual lawyers use LinkedIn as a social media platform, with 25 percent of survey respondents claiming to recruit clients [...]

More co-working spaces for lawyers across the country

2019-08-19T15:01:07-06:00June 28th, 2016|Coworking for Lawyers, Independent Law Practice, Solo Law Practice|

Co-working creates opportunities for independent lawyers When we opened our doors several years ago, we saw an increasing need for alternative work space for lawyers. As the legal industry continues to shift away from traditional models, more lawyers are finding it easier, and more attractive, to launch independent law practices. Technology has made it easier [...]

Promoting your law firm

2019-08-19T15:03:35-06:00June 23rd, 2016|Independent Law Practice, Legal Marketing|

Building business as an independent lawyer Whether you're fresh out of law school, or you've decided to leave a big law firm and open your own practice, you're probably excited to start this new opportunity. One of the biggest and most important pieces of the puzzle that will help you be successful as a sole [...]

Marketing independent law practice

2021-08-19T22:18:30-06:00June 14th, 2016|Independent Law Practice, Legal Marketing|

Independent practitioners must make marketing a priority There are a number of benefits to operating as a solo practitioner as opposed to taking the traditional route of working in a major law firm. For one thing, you will be able to "get your hands dirty" earlier than you otherwise would. You will never have to work [...]

Grow your business by co-working

2019-08-19T15:04:21-06:00June 9th, 2016|Coworking for Lawyers, Independent Law Practice, Legal Resources and Articles|

Independent lawyers can thrive in a co-working space If you’re a lawyer looking to make the break from a big law firm and start your own practice, one of the biggest obstacles you’ll face is finding an office that fits your needs and your budget. A home office may work for a while, but when [...]

Law practice management resources

2018-07-31T13:15:07-06:00June 2nd, 2016|Independent Law Practice, Legal Resources and Articles|

Managing a successful independent law practice Many lawyers have been successful in choosing to start and run an independent law firm. However, the word "independent" is somehwat misleading: You can't do it all on your own. Fortunately, there are many resources available to make independent law practice management simpler: 1. Don't dismiss social media. Odds are, your future clients [...]

Cyber criminals target law firms

2018-07-31T13:15:07-06:00April 6th, 2016|Independent Law Practice, Solo Law Practice|

How to minimize your firm's risk Big firms have adequate resources to combat hacks from cyber criminals, but solo and small law firms don't have the same workforce. Therefore, these law firms are more vulnerable to hackers. However, independent law firms can protect themselves from cyber attacks by following these steps: Purchase or download the latest [...]

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