Advice and tips on starting a law firm for solo and small firm attorneys hanging a shingle.
Everything matters. You must sweat the details. Right down to the smallest details. Perhaps especially the smallest detail. Your firm is going to be great. Your pens should be to. Your clients are going to use them to sign important documents. Buy this pen for your law practice.
Going solo in law? When you start a law firm for the first time, one of the hardest things to get a handle on in the planning phase of your firm are you monthly expenses. this post, I’ll share with you some unknown unknowns of the early part of my practice. Plan for these four expenses:
Moving. That’s what I’ve been doing since leaving court on Thursday morning. Thanks to the help of my parents and the assistance of a two person moving company – we have fully moved into our new office at 437 Naubuc Avenue, Suite 107 in Glastonbury. By fully I mean – we still need some things … Read more
One of the best things that I’ve done for my practice, in terms of saving money and time, is getting a WB Mason account. They offer same day delivery in most cases at prices lower than major office supply stores and Amazon.
Today’s law firms must use password managers to generate unique and complex passwords. Give Lastpass or 1Password a try. Protect your data. Protect your clients. Protect yourself. Choosing not to use a password manager is negligent if your data gets breached.
Starting a new law firm? All you need to know about marketing in 6 sentences.
Late July 2013. I found myself suddenly solo. Suddenly needing a new office. Suddenly not knowing where to go. It’s 2 am on Sunday morning. I’m on my ipad. I’m on loopnet. Scouring Hartford County for a space to hang my shingle.
When starting a law firm, you’ll face challenges large and small. This post focuses on 3 overcoming of the smaller challenges. Spending your money in these 3 areas can save you money, time, and embarrassment. These are 3 of the smaller lessons that I’ve learned in starting my own practice. Especially when you’re starting out, its hard to figure out where to spend money.
Thinking of starting a law firm? How much should you spend on internet marketing? Web advertising can be very expensive. It has to be to either get in front of the audience you want to be in front of or for market saturation. There are lawyers out there in whatever area who can and will outspend you. Money talks. My advice is to build your web presence over time. It is very important.
Do you need a smart watch for your law practice? The first thing about a smart watch is that it is a complimentary device. It replaces nothing. It will not replace your smart phone. It’s usefulness is extremely limited. For almost every task, your phone is going to be your go-to device.