Leadership skills independent lawyers need to fuel small law firms Independent lawyers wear a variety of hats as they launch and grow their small law firms. Here are the leadership skills independent lawyers need to succeed in solo practice: Emotional intelligence Listing emotional intelligence as one of our five is a bit of a cheat, [...]
Opting to scale down your law practice is about focusing your energy To scale down your law practice doesn’t mean giving up. It means taking back your time and energy, which allows you to focus on efforts that boost business and your own peace of mind. In business, we often hear the question "but will [...]
Letting go of the status quo leads to small law firm success In a competitive legal market, independent lawyers need to think strategically achieve small law firm success. The first step often involves letting go of traditional law firm models learned in big law. Next, several key ingredients have helped lawyers build successful independent law [...]
Let big law bad habits be a thing of the past as you launch your small law firm For lawyers who have recently left large law firms, shaking those big law bad habits can present a challenge. Here are some tips for finding better balance in your independent law career. Big law bad habit #1: [...]
How small law firms benefit from alternatives to the traditional law firm lease When you set out to launch your own law firm, hanging that shingle with your name on it might feel like the most official step. However, a traditional law firm lease has its drawbacks and many small law firms thrive better in [...]
Independent lawyers need vacations to support stamina and longevity in their business Lawyers have never had a reputation for knowing when and how to clock out, but independent lawyers need vacations and other breaks in order for their law businesses to succeed. Why hustle mentality doesn't work A lot of advice to both lawyers and [...]
Use these key performance indicators for small law firm success As an independent lawyer trying to serve clients and run a business simultaneously, you might feel easily swept along by the current. Before you lose control completely, try implementing key performance indicators for small law firm success...and sanity. What are KPIs? Key performance indicators (KPIs) [...]
What to consider when marketing the small law firm advantage Big law firms may have the staff and budgets to make a big splash, but small law firms have a leg up in several areas. Here's how you can market the small law firm advantage to potential clients and win bigger accounts. Building client trust [...]
A successful small law firm begins with some smart strategy For independent lawyers, leaving big law means leaving behind expectations of long hours and lawyer burnout. However, like all business owners, lawyers who want to create a successful small law firm can too easily fall into old patterns of overworking. The solution? Working smarter – [...]
