Feb 11, 2013 in Guest Bloggers
This post was written by Anthony Castelli. Anthony Castelli is an Ohio personal injury trial lawyer. With over 30 years experience as an accident injury lawyer . He is a sole practioner and uses the internet extensively for marketing, researching , education and social and professional connections. He is a proud founding member of the [...]
Feb 4, 2013 in Guest Bloggers
This post was written by Barbara Mencer and has been reprinted with permission. Barbara Mencer is the Founder of the Business Breakthrough Institute. Over the past 25 years, Barbara has served as a strategic director of business development and marketing in professional service companies. She has served as a consultant, coach, and trainer to non-profit [...]
Jan 28, 2013 in Audio, Guest Lectures, Jared Correia
Jared receives countless questions from new solo lawyers and solos who have been in practice for decades but need advice on law practice management. We like to ask Jared what’s on lawyers’ minds as we have several times before. In Jared’s newest guest lecture, we follow up on his previous guest lecture, You Know Everything [...]
Jan 14, 2013 in Audio, Guest Lectures
Ryan McKeen of FreedMcKeen shares his experiences building a 21st century practice. After seven years with his previous law firm, Ryan struck out with Meaghan Freed to take on new challenges. However, while those seven years at his previous firm were great when it came to learning the law one thing struck Ryan. When he [...]
Jan 8, 2013 in Announcements
We all have our traditions for bringing in the New Year. For me it is ongoing reflection and preparation for a year of what promises to be radical changes in the world(s) we know. Everything I’ve read, everything I’ve experienced this last year foretells major changes and transitions globally. It’s simply unavoidable. But on many levels it [...]
Jan 7, 2013 in Demographic/Economic Trends, Law School Innovation
(Warning: long post and lots of informative links so read when you have the time.) My 9 year old was sitting in front of the computer doing his advanced math from a program his school has licensed when all of a sudden he blurts out, ‘Imagine if (E) and (R) and I could all go [...]
Dec 31, 2012 in Inspiration, Marketing, Subjective Opinions
It was a bold two-page concept ad for MEGABLOKS in the front signature of the New York Times magazine years ago. Once upon a time, there lived a creature named Creativity. When Creativity was young, he was allowed to explore the farthest reaches of his imagination. No one told him what noise his train was [...]
Dec 17, 2012 in Solo & Small Firm Practice, Subjective Opinions
(Update: 12/12 – While the statistics might be slightly different from 2007 when this post originally appeared, the sentiment is the same. For those contemplating going solo, take this to heart.) As much as they want to. That is the reality of solo life. There was a recently published chart on solo practitioner earnings which I [...]
Dec 14, 2012 in Announcements
The Gift of Learning, Connection, and Shared Community Since opening our doors nearly four years ago we’ve had several requests for gift certificates to SPU! Solo Practice University® now offers Gift Certificates you may purchase for the lawyer or law student in your life! It’s a great gift for the holidays, birthday, or even a ‘passed [...]
Dec 10, 2012 in Audio, Guest Lectures, Solo & Small Firm Practice, Technology
“Being a wizard on your computer or being able to put together amazing projects on Garage Band does not mean you can ethically or responsibly handle e-discovery.” Every lawyer needs to understand what e-discovery is and the process of e-discovery, or increasingly risk exposure to malpractice for failure to do due diligence for your client. This [...]
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