Jan 11, 2010 in Demographic/Economic Trends, Inspiration, Law School Innovation, Subjective Opinions
“Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the nonpharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality.”
John W. Gardner
Jan 4, 2010 in Demographic/Economic Trends, Solo & Small Firm Practice
An increasing number of civil cases go forward without lawyers. Litigants who cannot afford a lawyer, and either do not qualify for legal aid or are unable to have a lawyer assigned to them because of dwindling budgets, are on their own — pro se.
Dec 21, 2009 in Demographic/Economic Trends
The other night I was listening to talk radio and I heard something which was both dismaying yet exhilarating at the same time. Bear with me. The show was discussing how two great professions, the medical field and the legal field, were now closing in on the least desirable professions to pursue. But…..
Nov 17, 2009 in Demographic/Economic Trends
Deflation is coming. The problem with deflation is that not only do debts remain constant, but incomes fall as well. The early signs of falling wages are here, and the long-term ramifications are not comforting. How will deflation impact your clients and by extension your solo practice?
Oct 26, 2009 in Demographic/Economic Trends, Solo & Small Firm Practice
In this time of economic uncertainties it will be a challenge to sustain oneself in business if you don’t understand how to make the right choices.
The smart solo needs to develop competency in more than one practice area and then develop strategies to maintain and grow those practice areas as the economy evolves and changes.
There is a video embedded which everyone, not just lawyers, should watch.
Aug 19, 2009 in Demographic/Economic Trends
It is a caste-system, but one has to accept one’s caste assignment. It isn’t forced upon you. As a licensed attorney, one is free to practice law or not. One is free to sign up for the doc review hustle, or not. You can always sell life insurance or real estate. Or, God forbid, you can actually go solo, get your own clients — and attract an employer –if that’s one’s real goal or dream.
Aug 10, 2009 in Demographic/Economic Trends, Inspiration, Solo & Small Firm Practice, Subjective Opinions
Well, let me tell you what I would be doing if I was a law student who didn’t have that job lined up. And this comes from the mentality of one who wants to go solo but recognizes she needs experience and connections for when she graduates.
Jun 11, 2009 in Demographic/Economic Trends
Some of those in the legal profession will see the ability to set up kiosks selling legal services in a venue as ‘pedestrian’ as a supermarket the beginning of the end of law as we know it.
Jun 3, 2009 in Demographic/Economic Trends
We determine our time table for retirement or not; we determine our professional, emotional, social and financial ‘wealth’ in this lifetime.
May 17, 2009 in 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.
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