Entrepreneurial lawyers save money, build a network by co-working Planning, careful consideration and an informed outlook reduce the likelihood that there will be serious pitfalls as you transition your career from a law firm to independent practice. Leaving the safety net of a large firm can be unsettling, and you must apply business acumen to support [...]
Some of the many benefits of working as a solo lawyer If you have been mulling over the idea of launching a new solo law practice, consider these four benefits of joining the ranks of independent attorneys: Be your own boss. When you start your own law firm, you are your own boss. You call the [...]
As the marketplace changes, there are more opportunities for solo lawyers and small firms The case for moving from big law to solo practice is a real a push-me-pull-you kind of choice. There are those who are drawn into independent practice for intrinsic motives and others who are pushed out of employment in large or medium-sized [...]
Three tips to help ease your transition to solo law One of the greatest fears of moving from BigLaw to solo practice is your ability to attract and retain clients. This fear is typical among lawyers who are contemplating self-employment and the loss of a guaranteed paycheck. Attorneys who decide to practice solo should prepare themselves [...]
Benefits of co-working for solo lawyers Co-working for lawyers means you don't have to go it alone as you launch or grow your solo law practice. Co-working spaces should be among your top choices for office space, and here's why: Shared Cost: When you co-work with other lawyers, you're sharing expenses. Renting commercial office space can be expensive, [...]
Alternative office spaces offer women attorneys community, business development and flexibility Co-working is a growing trend in the United States with more than 50,000 Americans co-working in 800 spaces nationwide, according to CBS News. There are more than 3,000 co-working spaces around the globe. As technology and the approach to work have evolved, many entrepreneurs [...]
Shared office space and funding options make solo practice an option Over the span of your law school education the big decision was already part of the process: Would you join a firm or start your own? Options for new lawyers, at one time, were much more narrow due to financial concerns. Most law graduates would take [...]
LinkedIn can help solo lawyers increase their visibility and gain new clients LinkedIn is a powerful online tool that helps professionals from all fields build their professional networks, raise visibility and build a personal brand. LinkedIn for lawyers is an overlooked tool for many in the profession. Lawyers are known for being practical and discerning. [...]
A blog should be part of a lawyer's marketing plan You probably know that you should blog to help promote your solo law practice, but how do you get started? From picking the topic to search engine optimization (SEO), there are plenty of do's and don'ts. Here are a few simple steps to help you plan [...]
