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.

Big law firm vs. solo practice

2018-07-31T13:15:08-06:00December 22nd, 2015|Independent Law Practice, Legal Resources and Articles, New lawyer, Solo Law Practice|

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, this figure does not include time spent on necessary administrative tasks, such as filing court paperwork, keeping one's work space organized and speaking [...]

Balancing your business and personal life

2018-07-31T13:15:08-06:00December 9th, 2015|Coworking for Lawyers, Independent Law Practice, Solo Law Practice|

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 [...]

Visibility as an independent lawyer

2018-07-31T13:15:08-06:00December 3rd, 2015|Independent Law Practice, Legal Marketing, Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Marketing your law practice is key to building business The law industry is seeing a new era of solo lawyers as compared to the old era of "big law" and, with that shift, we see more independent lawyers looking to master their own marketing. Marketing a solo law practice does not have to be difficult. However, it [...]

How the cloud can help you launch your law firm

2018-07-31T13:15:08-06:00November 24th, 2015|Independent Law Practice, New lawyer, Solo Law Practice|

Cloud-based tools can help independent lawyers build their business We live in a day and age where an independent lawyer does not need a traditional office or an assistant to run a successful solo law practice. An independent lawyer does, however, need to put his or her head in the cloud. That is, an independent [...]

Social media and your law practice

2018-07-31T13:15:09-06:00November 18th, 2015|Independent Law Practice, Legal Marketing, Solo Law Practice|

Creating a positive brand using social media For many aspiring lawyers, social networks mean everything. In starting an independent law practice, social media can be a gateway to building clientele and a strong personal and professional network. Unless the settings are private, anyone can view your social media account activity. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram, [...]

Starting an independent law practice among peers

2018-07-31T13:15:09-06:00November 12th, 2015|Coworking for Lawyers, Independent Law Practice, Legal Resources and Articles|

Co-working for lawyers is one way to grow a successful solo practice The way professionals work is changing, and modern workplace options allow for the flexibility and stability many new independent law firms need. If you are not yet sure if starting your own law firm is the right choice for you, consider the benefits [...]

Join a law firm or start your own?

2018-07-31T13:15:09-06:00November 5th, 2015|Coworking for Lawyers, Independent Law Practice, New lawyer, Solo Law Practice|

Independent practice for new lawyers You have graduated from a law school and passed the state bar exam. Congratulations: You are a lawyer! So, where do you go from here? With so many applicants and competition for positions in law firms, it could be awhile before you land a job. Plus, if you do get [...]

How to gain experience as a new lawyer

2018-07-31T13:15:09-06:00October 29th, 2015|Independent Law Practice, New lawyer, Solo Law Practice|

Tried-and-true methods for honing your skills and building a network Law graduates are competing against their classmates, graduates in your state, graduates out-of-state, and experienced lawyers for jobs.  As new graduates search for work experience, rely on these tried-and-true strategies for gaining experience. If your goal is to open your own independent law practice, these strategies [...]

Independent lawyers and partnerships

2018-07-31T13:15:09-06:00October 21st, 2015|Legal Resources and Articles|

Deciding whether partnership is right for your solo law practice When you're building a law firm, should you have a partner? The answer isn't cut-and-dried for everyone. Allowing someone else on the inside requires understanding the good and bad of the process. Here are some things to consider before entering into a partnership: The pros [...]

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