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 the time is right? The career story of a lawyer [...]
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 justice elected to the Michigan Supreme Court. Blind since birth, [...]
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, stressed or overworked. Both the positives and negatives apply to [...]
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 new world to lawyers. Here are a few things to [...]
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 save money and build a network. Here are some benefits [...]
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 they can enjoy some more freedom and work-life balance. To [...]
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 networks: Generate new business opportunities Support marketing momentum by continually [...]
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 easily. Some of the most lucrative law practice areas currently [...]
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 to burnout. Independent law practice offers another option. Here are [...]
