How to minimize your firm's risk Big firms have adequate resources to combat hacks from cyber criminals, but solo and small law firms don't have the same workforce. Therefore, these law firms are more vulnerable to hackers. However, independent law firms can protect themselves from cyber attacks by following these steps: Purchase or download the latest [...]
Independent, but not alone An experienced lawyer at a large firm is accustomed to the benefits of a well-equipped office and professional network, and too many lawyers believe that becoming independent is a hassle. Although they feel cramped and uninspired with the restrictive structure of a large firm, they often let fear prevent them from [...]
The many benefits of working as an independent lawyer Talented law school graduates often succumb to the siren song of salary and prestige at big law firms. A large number of young lawyers then either quickly burn out due to the demands of billable hours, or they become so entrenched in that life that they [...]
Work networking and marketing into your schedule In order to have a fulfilling and successful career as an independent lawyer, you need to learn how to utilize develop relationships and build your business. Use these tips to start building your independent law business: Use free time to network You will be working hard to get your business [...]
Independent lawyers must connect with others to build business You've decided to go out on your own in private practice as an independent lawyer. You have built a website, told your friends about your new firm and bought business cards. Now all you need are clients to fill your calendar, right? Before you get too comfortable [...]
Health and well-being for lawyers A career as a lawyer is often inherently stressful and filled with pressure, but taking measures to ensure your mental and physical health is still important. As an independent lawyer, you are lucky in that you don't have the same set of pressures and expectations as you would working for a [...]
Working independently doesn't mean working in isolation There are a lot of benefits to working as an independent lawyer, but one thing that you might miss about working in a big practice a big professional and social network. If you work in a big firm, you have a built-in network of colleagues on-site. If you work on your own, [...]
The benefits of working as an independent lawyer Two thousand hours. Two thousand billable hours. That is the goal most big law firms set for newly hired lawyers. While it does not sound like much on paper, it does not include time spent on necessary administrative tasks, networking, research and other non-billable time. By contrast, independent attorneys have a lot [...]
How to avoid burning out as an independent lawyer It is challenging to run a successful solo law firm. You don’t have any partners to help you when your case load gets to be too much. You have a choice to turn away business, but most entrepreneurs end up taking on too much workload. That leads [...]
