Independent lawyers can have a personal life The holiday season in particular can create pressure on entrepreneurs to balance both business demands and personal wants and needs. In a continuation of our piece from last week, we offer two more tips for creating more work-life balance as an independent lawyer: Hire help There is nothing [...]
Work-life balance for independent lawyers Whether you are just starting out on your own or you already have a successful independent law practice, work-life balance can be a challenge. It can be difficult to run a successful small business because you are pulled in so many directions. You have to please your clients, keep up with [...]
Marketing your law practice is key to building business The law industry is seeing a new era of solo lawyers as compared to the old era of "big law" and, with that shift, we see more independent lawyers looking to master their own marketing. Marketing a solo law practice does not have to be difficult. However, it [...]
Cloud-based tools can help independent lawyers build their business We live in a day and age where an independent lawyer does not need a traditional office or an assistant to run a successful solo law practice. An independent lawyer does, however, need to put his or her head in the cloud. That is, an independent [...]
Creating a positive brand using social media For many aspiring lawyers, social networks mean everything. In starting an independent law practice, social media can be a gateway to building clientele and a strong personal and professional network. Unless the settings are private, anyone can view your social media account activity. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram, [...]
Co-working for lawyers is one way to grow a successful solo practice The way professionals work is changing, and modern workplace options allow for the flexibility and stability many new independent law firms need. If you are not yet sure if starting your own law firm is the right choice for you, consider the benefits [...]
Independent practice for new lawyers You have graduated from a law school and passed the state bar exam. Congratulations: You are a lawyer! So, where do you go from here? With so many applicants and competition for positions in law firms, it could be awhile before you land a job. Plus, if you do get [...]
Tried-and-true methods for honing your skills and building a network Law graduates are competing against their classmates, graduates in your state, graduates out-of-state, and experienced lawyers for jobs. As new graduates search for work experience, rely on these tried-and-true strategies for gaining experience. If your goal is to open your own independent law practice, these strategies [...]
LawBank Uptown - Expanded Co-Working for Lawyers Steps from Downtown Denver LawBank is making waves across Denver and throughout the legal field with the addition of a second location at 1888 Sherman St. in Denver's popular Uptown neighborhood. The new 10,000-square-foot space at LawBank Uptown includes the following: 24 offices A 3-office mini suite with [...]
