via Lifehacker The lesson here is attention to detail matters. I’ve seen some pretty bad motions, briefs, and even website content written by lawyers over the years. Surprisingly, many of them come from more “seasoned” attorneys. One possible explanation could be that they’re too comfortable and letting their standards drop or that they’re letting…
Category Archives: Inspiration
The Will to Act
“The training is nothing. Will is everything. The will to act.” I had the honor last week of presenting with some great speakers and marketing gurus for attorneys in the country. It was sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association and LOMAP and is available for free On-Demand if you are a MBA member. My talk…
So you’re hanging a shingle – now what? (PODCAST)
I had the pleasure of talking with Attorney Kyle Guelcher on his new podcast show on the Legal Talk Network. His new show is called New Solo and he’s going to be interviewing guests that will be able to speak about being a new solo or giving advice to new solos and how to practice…
A Survey of Small Firm Salary
This post is courtesy of Above the Law Above the Law took a poll recently to determine what small and solo lawyers make in terms of salary. There’s a lot of information and it’s hardly scientific but it still provides a good yardstick in which to measure growth. This graph says it best: Also in…
Old Fashion Resources for Starting a Law Firm
…By old fashion, I mean traditional paper books. When I started my law practice 3 years ago, I didn’t read real books to learn the how-tos – I used the internet and listservs and forums to get the information I need. However, there are those that like a book in hand. Here are two of…
How to Answer “How old are you?” When Clients Ask
I’m 28 years old. When I started my law firm, I was 25 years old. Not only was I very green behind the ears, I could’ve passed for an 18 year old. For some people, I suppose that’s a blessing but for an attorney just starting out and desperately trying to get business, it’s a curse. Many…
The 2 Most Important Traits in Being a Successful Business Owner
People are overwhelmed when first starting out opening a new business, whether it be a law firm or any other type of business. They’ve been told that they need to think about having a business plan, marketing plan, budget plan, employee hiring plan and so on. But when you boil it down, there are only…