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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Entrepreneurial lawyers save money, build a network by co-working Planning, careful consideration and an informed outlook reduce the likelihood that there will be serious pitfalls as you transition your career from a law firm to independent practice. Leaving the safety net of a large firm can be unsettling, and you must apply business acumen to support [...]
Some of the many benefits of working as a solo lawyer If you have been mulling over the idea of launching a new solo law practice, consider these four benefits of joining the ranks of independent attorneys: Be your own boss. When you start your own law firm, you are your own boss. You call the [...]
As the marketplace changes, there are more opportunities for solo lawyers and small firms The case for moving from big law to solo practice is a real a push-me-pull-you kind of choice. There are those who are drawn into independent practice for intrinsic motives and others who are pushed out of employment in large or medium-sized [...]
