Fuel your small law firm growth next year As the year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect and plan ahead. Perhaps your small law firm met all its ambitious goals, or maybe you encountered unforeseen challenges. Regardless of the outcome, it’s time to revisit your key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategic plan. What's [...]
How to use ‘lawyer fuel’ to power a sustainable and fulfilling small law practice Thanksgiving gives us a great reminder to take stock of something just as important as our law firm success – our own well-being. Think about how “lawyer fuel” can create a mindset shift that allows for both growth and balance in [...]
Focus on these traits clients seek when hiring an independent lawyer When it comes to legal matters, many individuals and businesses are turning away from large corporate law firms and opting for an independent lawyer or small law firm. These smaller firms offer a unique blend of personalized service, cost-effectiveness and invaluable expertise. Here are [...]
Letting go of the status quo leads to small law firm success In a competitive legal market, independent lawyers need to think strategically achieve small law firm success. The first step often involves letting go of traditional law firm models learned in big law. Next, several key ingredients have helped lawyers build successful independent law [...]
Let big law bad habits be a thing of the past as you launch your small law firm For lawyers who have recently left large law firms, shaking those big law bad habits can present a challenge. Here are some tips for finding better balance in your independent law career. Big law bad habit #1: [...]
Independent lawyers need vacations to support stamina and longevity in their business Lawyers have never had a reputation for knowing when and how to clock out, but independent lawyers need vacations and other breaks in order for their law businesses to succeed. Why hustle mentality doesn't work A lot of advice to both lawyers and [...]
Use these key performance indicators for small law firm success As an independent lawyer trying to serve clients and run a business simultaneously, you might feel easily swept along by the current. Before you lose control completely, try implementing key performance indicators for small law firm success...and sanity. What are KPIs? Key performance indicators (KPIs) [...]
Best practices for building a smart law firm The phrase smart law firm might bring to mind technology and streamlining tools, but those represent only the beginning. Modern law firms will embrace the future with new business models and strategic thinking for sustainable growth. Smart growth The smartest business leaders begin with real data. If [...]
Why you might have a sunnier outlook as an independent lawyer News headlines can lean toward doom and gloom, but recent reports show optimism among small law firms. For the independent lawyer, the news looks especially promising. The State of U.S. Small Law Firms report showed that: "...an overwhelming 87% of lawyers across small firms [...]
