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Benefits of Independent Law

2024-03-28T13:37:45-06:00March 28th, 2024|Independent Law Practice, New lawyer, Small Law Firm, Solo Law Practice|

Go big or go small? The benefits of independent law practice Both new and seasoned lawyers wonder if alternatives to big law will pay off in terms of income and personal satisfaction. The benefits of independent law practice might sway you to launch your own law firm after all. These benefits include: Flexible hours As [...]

Creating a Small Law Firm Hybrid Schedule

2023-05-04T09:56:25-06:00May 3rd, 2023|Legal Resources and Articles|

A law firm hybrid schedule that complements your firm culture Hybrid and remote schedules are here to stay, and small law firms looking to attract new talent will benefit from creating a law firm hybrid schedule as part of their culture. Hybrid schedules have become common Recent surveys have shown that remote work has become [...]

Ending Isolation as a Remote Lawyer

2022-12-20T09:34:03-07:00December 20th, 2022|Legal Resources and Articles|

Working as a remote lawyer can lead to isolation The way we work has continued to evolve for several years, and the pandemic accelerated that change in many ways. Working as a remote lawyer has significant benefits, but it can mean a greater sense of isolation for many. According to a recent ABA report, while [...]

Top Law Firm Business Development Strategies

2022-09-14T14:11:56-06:00September 14th, 2022|Law Firm Growth, Legal Resources and Articles, Small Law Firm|

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 [...]

Law Firm Social Media: Building Trust in a Remote World

2022-08-11T16:02:11-06:00August 11th, 2022|Legal Resources and Articles|

How law firm social media can support your reputation and client service Consider law firm social media a must in the age of remote work and virtual meetings. What once served as a nice-to-have marketing strategy has morphed into a vital communication tool. Building trust Quality content on social media will help establish your brand [...]

The Law Client Experience in 2022

2022-04-15T10:53:14-06:00April 14th, 2022|Independent Law Practice, Law Firm Growth, Legal Marketing|

Creating a law client experience that generates referrals and repeat business Your law firm can create a unique brand position by focusing more on the law client experience than on services. As Lawyerist reports: "Businesses that excel in designing great customer experience grow revenues 4%–8% above their market, according to Bain and Company. A great [...]

Developing a Stand-out Law Firm Brand

2022-03-30T17:33:21-06:00March 30th, 2022|Legal Resources and Articles|

How your law firm brand and personal brand give you a competitive edge Creating a compelling law firm brand helps your ideal client find you and connect with you before your first consultation. Your firm's brand All law firms should select a name, logo and overall look and feel that conveys a sense of professionalism [...]

Lawyer Satisfaction vs. Lawyer Burnout

2022-02-16T12:44:00-07:00February 16th, 2022|Legal Resources and Articles|

Independent practice can support greater lawyer satisfaction People expect more from their jobs than in the past. Independent law practice offers lawyers the autonomy to create their vision, and lawyer satisfaction should encompass both career and life. Looking at lawyer burnout Burnout begins with stress, but evolves into a state of chronic fatigue, overwhelm and [...]