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.

Financing an independent law practice

2018-07-31T13:15:11-06:00June 17th, 2015|Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Where to find funding for your law business If it were 1910, you could open a law practice for two in a small, one-room office and sit knee-to-knee at a two-sided desk. All you would need is a file cabinet and a supply of legal pads and pens. Now, you need at least sophisticated telephones, [...]

Running a small or solo law firm

2018-07-31T13:15:11-06:00June 11th, 2015|Legal Marketing, Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Independent law firm rules and regulations Lawyers entering solo practice face some unique issues in addition to the usual small business challenges. If you're considering starting, or have recently started, a solo or small-firm practice, make sure you're prepared to handle these five key challenges: Marketing and advertising Lawyers, unlike other professions, often face strict rules [...]

Independent Lawyers Team Up for Major Sale-Leaseback Deal

2018-07-31T13:15:13-06:00June 9th, 2015|Legal Resources and Articles|

LawBank founder and independent real estate attorney Jay Kamlet recently teamed up Patricia Kittel Perez of RELS in to complete a $29,841,000 sale-leaseback agreement for Breckenridge-Wynkoop, demonstrating the power of collaboration when independent lawyers team up to manage a large-scale deal. Read the full details here: The Strength of the Solo - Breckenridge-Wynkoop Deal.

Avoid these marketing and SEO don’ts

2018-07-31T13:15:14-06:00June 3rd, 2015|Legal Marketing, Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Independent law firm marketing lessons Entrepreneurship takes a lot of information and a lot of hard work. When you work for a large company, they do a pretty good job organically marketing your skills. For instance, if you work for a respectable law firm, then you are verified by that company. After all, you must [...]

Your new working identity as a business owner

2018-07-31T13:15:14-06:00May 27th, 2015|Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Moving from a big law firm to independent practice requires a new mindset When you consider moving from a large law firm to a small firm, or going it alone, think about it as a total career move. Such big career decisions need more personal investigation than most of us realize. As much as we don't want [...]

Launching a law business on a lean budget

2018-07-31T13:15:14-06:00May 20th, 2015|Coworking for Lawyers, Legal Marketing, Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Helping your independent law practice grow without breaking the bank You may have thought about the challenges of small business ownership, if you're thinking of starting your own law firm, but you can overcome anything that seems like an obstacle. Some of the challenges are: Finding clients Finding office space Buying equipment, supplies and software [...]

Your firm, your rules

2018-07-31T13:15:14-06:00May 14th, 2015|Coworking for Lawyers, Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Creating a rewarding independent law practice Congratulations, new lawyer! You've made it out of school and now you're ready to take the next step in your professional future by seeking out a law firm. Before you apply to all the places creating buzz among your colleagues, you might want to consider starting your own firm. [...]

Creating a professional law office

2018-07-31T13:15:14-06:00May 6th, 2015|Coworking for Lawyers, Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Co-working offers independent lawyers an affordable option Access to capital is often limited for start-up lawyers and, at the beginning of a practice, lawyers are hard-pressed to find the necessary client base to sustain them. Yet, in order to practice, a lawyer requires a law office in which he or she can maintain the necessary privacy [...]

Three keys to success as an independent lawyer

2018-07-31T13:15:14-06:00April 22nd, 2015|Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Entrepreneurial tips for your law practice Business ownership is one of life's most rewarding achievements, but it takes planning and dedication to succeed as an entrepreneur. As you seek to achieve success as an independent lawyer, keep these three tips in mind: Don't begin without a mentor Having an experienced professional consulting you along the [...]

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