Control your own destiny with your own practice Lawyers have a lot of options: You can work in a company's legal department, hire on with a large law firm, or you can work for the government. Or you can go into practice on your own. This last option might be a little scary at first, [...]
The right technology helps create a streamlined independent law office Independent lawyers and small law firms have to juggle a myriad of tasks. They have to stay current with changing law, and they have to deal with clients, staffing issues, scheduling and more. On top of all that, they now have to navigate the constantly [...]
LawBank co-founder Jay Kamlet honored as one of Denver's business leaders for his role in pioneering shared office space for lawyers The Denver Business Journal recently honored 11 winners and 22 finalists for its 2016 Power Book awards at a breakfast event held at the Westin Hotel Denver. The Power Book recognizes business men and [...]
The evolution of a law career In his book, Necessary Endings, Dr. Henry Cloud discusses the concept of normalizing the endings that are natural in all aspects of business and personal life. Recognizing a natural ending is perhaps the first and most critical step for lawyers who are considering making a mid-career move. When a lawyer has been [...]
Independent lawyers can boost productivity in a co-working space If you're a lawyer fresh out of law school and wanting to make it on your own, or you're breaking off from a big law firm to launch an independent law practice, there are so many factors to consider. The first order of business is finding [...]
Set up your new law business for success So, you've decided to make the move from working for a big law firm to starting your own law firm. Practicing law is your passion and you want to take it to the next level. Below are a few things to keep in mind while preparing for [...]
Starting your own law firm is an achievable dream While the big law firms can become grueling treadmills for young and aspiring lawyers, only a select lucky few will rise to the top to become wealthy equity partners. More lawyers are starting to practice independent law and achieving more satisfaction in their work. There are a [...]
Independent practice offers lawyers flexibility and control Big law firms, where associates and partners are commonly required to bill in excess of 2,000 hours a year, are notorious for their failure to accommodate attorneys' personal needs. Big Law attorneys wear their workaholic tendencies as a badge of honor at many of the top law firms, [...]
The benefits of building an independent law practice among peers Establishing an independent law practice is a readily accessible option now for new and experienced lawyers alike. With co-working law office space, an independent lawyer or small firm can find the resources and support needed to establish a successful law practice without massive overhead costs. [...]
