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Oct
03
What is a growth mode lawyer tribe, anyway? The words “growth mode lawyer tribe” might feel like too much slang for you, but I chose that casual phrase for a reason. As an independent lawyer working on a growth mindset, you can also begin to... Read More »
Sep
19
As you build a small law firm, learn to turn failure into opportunity In our last blog, we took a look at what it means to have a growth mindset in your business. One key component to a growth mindset involves how you approach setbacks... Read More »
Sep
05
A growth mindset for lawyers who run independent firms Too often as business owners, we succumb to living each day in survival mode. We focus on the work at hand, and the most urgent demands, but what about our plans for the future? A growth... Read More »
Aug
22
How to be a stand-out small law firm in a competitive market Many of the lawyers who set up offices at LawBank have left big law firms. As new entrepreneurs, they must learn to manage the business side of managing and marketing their firms. Even... Read More »
Aug
13
You Could Be One of the Recipients of the 2018 Law Firm 500 Award We are calling on all our law firm colleagues that have experienced substantial growth over the past 12, 24 or 36-month period. If this description applies to you, please apply for... Read More »
Aug
08
Making the transition from solo practice to partnership In our blog, we talk a lot about seasoned attorneys ready to leave Big Law and start their own firms, but what about the next step? After you have run a successful independent practice for a few... Read More »
Aug
07
Through the Select Counsel network, providing local counsel is simple For independent lawyers looking for ways to increase their network, providing local counsel opens up a new source of business. Select Counsel has created a new law firm model that brings national and global clients... Read More »
Jul
25
A seasoned lawyer has certain advantages when leaving big law to start a boutique law firm In our work, we interact daily with lawyers who have chosen to start their own practices. For a seasoned lawyer considering a move away from Big Law, the change... Read More »
Jul
11
Take your independent law practice into the big leagues with these small law firm growth steps If you have been in solo law practice for a few years, or if you want to hit the ground running with a new firm, you need to think... Read More »
Jun
27
To boost productivity, you don’t need to log more hours in your law business As you work to build your independent law practice, you might feel tempted to log extra hours in the name of business development. Or you might simply fear missing out on... Read More »
Jun
06
To find work-life balance, your fellow like-minded entrepreneurs can help As an independent attorney, you are an entrepreneur. You must build your business just like any other start-up in any other industry, and connecting with the right network of people can help you in that... Read More »
May
23
For many entrepreneurs, including independent lawyers, the overwork trap looms large If you started a small law firm after leaving Big Law in an effort to achieve greater work-life balance, you are not alone. Big Law has a reputation for demanding schedules and overwork for... Read More »
May
09
Lawyer work-life balance doesn’t have to be an oxymoron When you think of professions with a healthy balance between workload and personal time, lawyer probably doesn’t top the list. However, lawyer work-life balance does not have to be an oxymoron. It is possible to achieve... Read More »
Apr
25
Asking yourself if you should leave law or stay? Consider an alternative Pursuing a career as a lawyer takes dedication and hard work, as everyone knows. Finishing law school and passing the bar is no easy feat, but then it’s followed by long hours and... Read More »
Apr
11
A strong legal network can help grow your small law firm As an independent lawyer running your own small law firm, you likely feel a sense of freedom and autonomy. In fact, many lawyers hang their own shingles in search of that feeling, but the... Read More »
Mar
28
A standout small law firm doesn’t need a big ad budget Congratulations on starting your own law practice! You probably already know how much competition for business exists in the marketplace, but there are ways to become a standout small law firm amid all the... Read More »
Mar
14
If you want your solo or small firm to join the ranks of successful law firms, consider these characteristics Independent lawyers who run solo practices or small law firms might not want to operate in the world of “big law,” but they want to achieve... Read More »
Feb
28
Setting up a new law firm? Start with these law office essentials For mid-career lawyers who have considered going out on their own, the logistics of setting up a law office can be one barrier to starting an independent law firm. However, launching a law... Read More »
Feb
08
To attract new, quality clients, you must focus on law firm marketing best practices If you are hoping to add to your small law firm’s client roster in 2018, you must invest some time and money in marketing. You don’t need a big law firm... Read More »
Jan
18
5 benefits of coworking for professionals Flexible work spaces once housed creative types and tech start-ups, but the trend has expanded to encompass almost all professions. Coworking for professionals, such as lawyers and accountants, offers a number of key benefits. In the gig economy, many... Read More »
Dec
28
These lawyer New Year’s resolutions will help you kick off a successful 2018 As we head into the last weekend of the year, I’d like to leave you with some homework: Write your Entrepreneurial Lawyer New Year’s Resolutions. Although the holidays and year-end can carry... Read More »
Dec
07
Stress and depression are common lawyer health issues Studies have shown that lawyers tend to rank higher for rates of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and other health concerns than other professions. These lawyer health issues can affect all attorneys, from associates in big law firms... Read More »
Nov
16
In small law, a lawyer personal brand is key This week, Forbes released the results of a leadership survey it conducted among some of the country’s top law firms. In it, contributor David. J. Parnell analyzed the importance of lawyer personal brand as it relates... Read More »
Nov
02
Work-life balance can be elusive for lawyers, but it’s possible Long hours at work seem to come with the territory for lawyers. If you have your own firm, however, it doesn’t have to be that way. Work-life balance doesn’t have to be an out-of-reach myth.... Read More »
Oct
18
Independent lawyer collaboration and the modern law firm Running a solo or small law firm offers a number of compelling benefits, including autonomy, better work-life balance and more flexibility. One downside for some lawyers, however, can be a sense of isolation. Independent lawyer collaboration can... Read More »
Sep
21
Professionals’ desire for flexibility highlighted in Denver co-working boom Real estate experts are starting to take note of the Denver co-working boom, and insiders believe flexible work spaces are the way of the future. In the Denver/Boulder corridor, there are 57 co-working leases comprising 1.3... Read More »
Sep
07
Thinking of leaving Biglaw? Signs that you’re ready. We work with a number of now-independent lawyers who spent years working for big law firms, but who eventually made the leap to solo practice. If you’re thinking of leaving Biglaw mid-career, how do you know if... Read More »
Aug
31
Justice Bernstein: Taking Advantage of Life Challenges to Be a More Effective Legal Practitioner Last week, LawBank was pleased to host Justice Richard Bernstein, who spoke on “Taking Advantage of Life Challenges to Be a More Effective Legal Practitioner.” Justice Bernstein is the first blind... Read More »
Aug
24
How modern lawyers, especially independent ones, are reinventing law firms Ask your non-lawyer friends to tell you what the word “lawyer” conjures for them. Chances are the responses will include positives like smart, educated and driven. However, people will probably also choose adjectives like exhausted,... Read More »
Aug
10
You are entering a whole new world when starting a new law firm Thinking of leaving big law and starting a new law firm? There will be naysayers, and you might even feel a sense of apprehension yourself, but independent law can open up a... Read More »
Jul
27
Working side-by-side allows coworking lawyers to collaborate and thrive Many lawyers don’t want to join a big law firm where they will just be another lawyer. Instead, they dream of running their own firms. As coworking lawyers in a shared office space, independent practitioners can... Read More »
Jul
20
If you have these qualities, you could succeed as an independent lawyer Many lawyers work long hours trying to become a partner in a big law firm, but that’s not the only path to success. More and more lawyers are opening their own practices where... Read More »
Jul
12
Using LinkedIn for small law firms There are a number of ways for independent lawyers to build a network. Using LinkedIn for small law firms can be a great way to build business. A social network can be active without producing much value. Truly valuable... Read More »
Jun
21
Grow your business with one of these niche law practice areas As you build an independent law practice or small law firm, we recommend focusing on a niche law practice area. By choosing one or two areas of focus, potential clients will find you more... Read More »
Jun
15
Why choose independent law practice? Many lawyers work long hours for large firms and bring more work home with them. However, all of that dedication and work is not always enough. Making partner can be an elusive dream, and years of long hours can lead... Read More »
Jun
08
Starting a law firm requires some business savvy After you have logged your time at a big law firm, you might be ready for the next challenge. For many lawyers, that means starting a law firm of their own. With new technology and in the... Read More »
Jun
01
Grow your small law firm by adding another lawyer As an independent lawyer, there may come a time when you decide that you need some additional help. Bringing another lawyer into your firm can be a great way to grow your business and reach more... Read More »
May
25
Modern law clients are tech-savvy and looking for certain things Landing on a potential client’s radar is the first big step toward attracting new business. In the past, that might have meant a yellow pages listing or a billboard ad, but modern law clients are looking... Read More »
May
16
A successful small law firm runs lean Working as an independent lawyer has many benefits, including better work-life balance and more control of your career. Too often, though, lawyers hesitate to start their own firms due to fear of the unknown. At the end of... Read More »
May
11
Legal industry trends: The rise of the small law firm The legal industry is undergoing a massive shift. Legal industry trends show that, while there are still a handful of large, global firms, medium-sized firms are becoming rarer. The rise of the small law firm Medium-sized firms... Read More »
May
04
Marketing a small law firm doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive When you are building a boutique law practice, marketing must be a top priority. When you run your own firm, you are no longer just a lawyer: You are a business owner. You... Read More »
Apr
27
Small law firm staffing issues: Be a great boss Many small law firms operate as truly solo endeavors, but there may come a time when you need to hire staff to help. When you are ready to address small law firm staffing issues, strive to be... Read More »
Apr
20
Three elements to include in your small law firm blog Blogs help clients find attorneys, and a small law firm blog can help you stand out from the competition. A well-designed blog that draws in the reader is more memorable to potential clients than a static website... Read More »
Apr
13
A simple approach to networking for lawyers Networking is necessary to get ahead in your law business. However, most people get nervous when they hear that word, especially for those who are shy. With a little work, you can still get the contacts you need... Read More »
Apr
06
Running a law business well means starting with the right foundation As you launch your own law firm, life can feel a bit uncertain. You are walking away from an established place with a full client roster. Plus, all business development, marketing and operations tasks now... Read More »
Mar
23
Developing your small law firm vision Many aspiring lawyers have dreams of being a part of a big-name law firm. However, there are several disadvantages to working for these large firms that make the prospect of solo practice more appealing. If you do want to... Read More »
Mar
16
You can compete in the modern marketplace with small law firm technology A common misconception about law firms is that smaller shops cannot compete with large firms. While that might have been true in the past, new technology is making it possible for small and... Read More »
Mar
09
How small law firm social media fits into your law practice Marketing an independent law practice is an important aspect of client interaction. Social media is an easily accessible tool where you can interact with potential clients, exchange information and market your law business. When setting... Read More »
