Legal Resources and Articles

Advantages of co-working for lawyers

2018-07-31T13:15:15-06:00February 11th, 2015|Coworking for Lawyers, Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Solo lawyers can save money and build a network at a co-working space Co-working for lawyers offers many advantages as you launch and grow your solo law practice, including: Cost: The cost of renting office space in a commercial area is expensive for one person. A co-working option is much more affordable, and more money ends up [...]

Should you start your own law firm or join one?

2018-07-31T13:15:15-06:00February 9th, 2015|Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Options for a new lawyer to consider According to the American Bar Association, more than 46,000 men and women graduated from law school in 2013. That means that every graduate who passes the bar needs to consider whether to join a firm or start his or her own solo practice. Fortunately, options for new lawyers are [...]

Why paying a flat fee for lawyers is gaining popularity

2018-07-31T13:15:15-06:00February 4th, 2015|Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Solo lawyers can use package pricing as a competitive advantage During the most recent recession, business owners were looking for innovative ways to decrease their expenses and many of them chose to reduce the amount they spent on legal services. As businesses started demanding more cost-effective services, hourly billing started to lose favor and paying a [...]

Three challenges of small business ownership

2018-07-31T13:15:15-06:00February 2nd, 2015|Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Small business issues for solo lawyers Being a small business owner is a demanding task, especially during the first years of your start-up’s existence. Small business owners must fire in many directions at once to ensure that they generate enough revenue to cover business costs. No small business owner will ever state that they are 100 [...]

Why lawyers should blog

2018-07-31T13:15:15-06:00January 28th, 2015|Legal Marketing, Solo Law Practice|

Blogging should be part of a lawyer's marketing strategy Many people will turn to the Internet for answers to their legal questions, and that is why blogging for lawyers is so important. Lawyers who blog have the ability to capture the attention of potential clients who are looking for legal resources. Legitimacy Lawyers must establish themselves as [...]

Working at home or co-working?

2018-07-31T13:15:16-06:00January 26th, 2015|Coworking for Lawyers, Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Co-working provides another option for small law firms and solo lawyers The way lawyers work is rapidly evolving. No longer does an attorney have to be a partner in a big law firm in order to have a successful practice. Alternative office solutions for lawyers are de rigueur for unpartnered attorneys who wish to present themselves and their practice [...]

LinkedIn for lawyers

2018-07-31T13:15:16-06:00January 21st, 2015|Legal Marketing, Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Using social media to establish credibility as a solo lawyer LinkedIn, the professional social media network that’s been growing steadily for the past few years and now boasts more than 300 million users worldwide, has become a popular option for jobseekers and networkers alike. For business owners, such as solo lawyers, it can be an [...]

Alternative Office Options for Lawyers

2018-07-31T13:15:16-06:00January 19th, 2015|Coworking for Lawyers, Legal Resources and Articles, Solo Law Practice|

Finding the best office space for your new solo law practice Whether you’re a new law school graduate or a seasoned lawyer striking out on your own, finding the perfect office space is a must. Purchasing a building or signing a long-term lease for office space isn’t always appealing or affordable, but there are other [...]