Deciding whether partnership is right for your solo law practice When you're building a law firm, should you have a partner? The answer isn't cut-and-dried for everyone. Allowing someone else on the inside requires understanding the good and bad of the process. Here are some things to consider before entering into a partnership: The pros [...]
No matter how many times you have been told that you can do anything that you want, there are certain careers filled with men. Law is one of them. You have to work hard to succeed as a lawyer if you are a woman but it is possible. Here are some tips for women in [...]
Building your network and reputation as an independent lawyer Social media has changed the way many people do business, and there is no better way to interact online with other professionals than using LinkedIn for law marketing. Testing the waters When you make the decision to start your independent law practice, one of your first tasks [...]
As America has become a more litigious country, protecting intellectual property has become a more profitable business. So what does that mean? It means the big guys, the large companies, are taking notice of this lucrative field and they are moving their way in, leaving less work for the smaller lawyers. The New York Times [...]
Denver Business Journal Covers LawBank Expansion The Denver Business Journal recently interviewed LawBank co-founder Jay Kamlet about the LawBank concept, the goals of the lawyer-only co-working office, and the expansion into the new LawBank Uptown space at 1888 Sherman St. Read the full story here.
Connecting in person is a key strategy for marketing your practice Many lawyers today are focusing on marketing their solo law practice on social media. Often, face-to-face networking is forgotten when it comes to getting information about your business out. Many people dread networking, but it can be helpful for attracting new clientele. Here are networking [...]
National Law Journal Special Report "...success, as you'll read, is not just about getting good grades and nailing the interview. It's about finding balance, enjoying the learning process and setting in motion a career that will cultivate a sense of purpose and professional fulfillment." Of particular note to us were the sections advising professionals to [...]
Independent law practice is becoming increasingly appealing to more lawyers You might have dreamed of making partner when you first started out as a lawyer, but now independent law practice is calling your name. More lawyers are deciding to leave bigger firms in favor of the freedom solo practice offers. Here are just some of [...]
Independent lawyers who co-work save money and build a network As an independent lawyer, leasing your own office space might not be in the budget for several years, but that can actually work to your advantage. Co-working, the practice of leasing space in a shared environment, can be a great alternative for lawyers who don't have [...]
