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 – [...]
How small law firm people power can help you succeed Whether you practice independently or have a partner and staff, small law firm people power can help you reach your goals. What is people power in a law firm? As in any pursuit, success never arrives as a purely solo endeavor. Even if you work [...]
Best practices for building a smart law firm The phrase smart law firm might bring to mind technology and streamlining tools, but those represent only the beginning. Modern law firms will embrace the future with new business models and strategic thinking for sustainable growth. Smart growth The smartest business leaders begin with real data. If [...]
Why you might have a sunnier outlook as an independent lawyer News headlines can lean toward doom and gloom, but recent reports show optimism among small law firms. For the independent lawyer, the news looks especially promising. The State of U.S. Small Law Firms report showed that: "...an overwhelming 87% of lawyers across small firms [...]
Go big or go small? The benefits of independent law practice Both new and seasoned lawyers wonder if alternatives to big law will pay off in terms of income and personal satisfaction. The benefits of independent law practice might sway you to launch your own law firm after all. These benefits include: Flexible hours As [...]
