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May 26, 2009 / Inspiration
As a new lawyer, when I started my own practice right out of law school, my two partners (also newly minted) and I had a running joke. If I suggested something legally innovative, they would say, "You can't do that." I would say, "Show me where it says I can't?"
May 22, 2009 / Inspiration
I'm often asked, "Don't most businesses fail? Shouldn't I be concerned I will fail at building a solo practice? Why don't you tell us stories about people who didn't succeed?"
May 22, 2009 / Announcements
Bill Jawitz teaches attorneys how to build satisfying practices, and how to run successful firms. He will teach a course called "Productivity Bootcamp: Time Management for Lawyers" at Solo Practice University™.
May 20, 2009 / Subjective Opinions, Work/Life
One of the primary reasons people opt to be employed versus self-employed is health care for themselves and their families. So, whether you are opting for solo practice or being forced into solo practice because there are no jobs is frightening from the health care perspective.
May 17, 2009 / Demographic/Economic Trends
There is a powerful and thought-provoking article in the May 25th edition of Time Magazine which should be read called Women Will Rule Business. Not only should women read it and reflect upon it when thinking about their own career choices but also think about it in terms of how businesses will operate in general.
May 17, 2009 / Tip of the Week
It takes hutspah to believe in yourself, your goals, and your ambitions in the face of those who don't believe in themselves. It's easy to take the path of least resistance, to cave when facing those wagging fingers warning you of the perils of starting a solo practice.
May 15, 2009 / Demographic/Economic Trends
I've gotten to seriously thinking about this. Will bartering for legal services come back or simply become more prevalent given economic times are going to get more and more challenging?
May 14, 2009 / Announcements, Faculty Announcements
Richard Litvin has been involved in helping graduates pass the Bar Exam for over 20 years. . He will teach a bar preparation course at Solo Practice University™.
May 11, 2009 / Inspiration, Marketing
This 'no competition' attitude is key to successfully marketing your solo practice. Let me explain.
May 10, 2009 / Announcements
Why did God make mothers? She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. Mostly to clean the house. To help us out of there when we were getting born. How did God make mothers? He used dirt, just like the rest of us. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring. [...]
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