This post was written by guest blogger and Savvy Solo, Mike Whelan. Michael Whelan is a divorce attorney in Leander, Texas, a northern suburb of Austin. He attended the University of Texas School of Law where he formed the Future Solo/Small Firm Attorney Group, a training and networking club for law students looking toward small [...]

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You may think I have taken leave of my senses and my left-brain has abandoned my head.  Yet it is abundantly clear to me now.  Asking for what it is you want, in a clear manner, is all we really need to do to get business. Hog wash you say?  Trust me.  I said the [...]

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We've all heard the jokes: Q: What is black and brown and looks good on a lawyer?  A: A doberman. A client who felt his legal bill was too high asked his lawyer to itemize costs. The statement included this item: "Was walking down the street and saw you on the other side. Walked to the [...]

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Delegating can be scary for a new or young solo. Learn how to start dabbling in delegating to begin to grow your business and get back your quality of life.

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Please welcome Solo Practice University's newest columnist, Douglas Greenberg, who will be writing about his experiences going solo.  In this first post of a five-part series, he will be discussing how he built his practice.  Having seen his columns already, I know you'll enjoy and learn from what he has to share. It all begins [...]

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The Thanksgiving holiday is right around the corner. In the tradition of our forebears, it’s a time set aside for sharing with others and expressing gratitude. Can carrying the lessons of Thanksgiving into our law practices throughout the year help us experience more prosperity and enjoyment? Here’s what studies have shown: People who kept a [...]

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We all want to succeed. We’re wired to believe that we need to succeed. But what happens when we don’t? Recently I received my results from the Texas Bar Exam and learned that I’ll have to retake the exam in February. I’ve never failed at anything in my life (or at least in my mind [...]

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This post was written by guest blogger, Roy Ginsburg. Roy Ginsburg is a lawyer coach in the areas of business development, practice management and career development/transitions. He helps his nationwide clients achieve individualized practice goals and career satisfaction. He is also a solo practitioner and practices in the area of legal marketing ethics. His clients [...]

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Two months ago I wrote an article for Solo Practice University describing the organizations I joined to help me Rezoom my career.  Entrepreneurial Women’s Network, Solo Practice University®, In Good Company, Savor the Success and Ladies who Launch to name a few and refresh your memories. In this post I'll explain how these groups defined [...]

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These days, it doesn't pay to take whatever work walks in the door. Jacks of all legal trades find themselves masters of none. Clients need *specialists* (not being used in the 'not allowed' designation unless you are certified as a specialist) who know their niches very well. They come to you with a problem that [...]

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