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15 Years….And Our Gift To You!

Susan Cartier Liebel — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:01:30 +0000

Solo Practice University® is celebrating 15 years…15 years of education, support and never-ending contribution to helping lawyers go out on their own as they discover that, with a little hard work and guidance, they can be their own boss. And we have a gift for you!

Written by Susan Cartier Liebel

Our 13th Birthday Celebration Tuition Discount Is Here!

Susan Cartier Liebel — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:40:24 +0000

13 Years. We simply cannot believe that Solo Practice University® has been educating and teaching lawyers how to create and grow their solo/small firm practices for 13 years. On March 21, 2009, on the first day of spring, just two months after Bloody Thursday when New York City streets were littered with young associates laid off in the greatest legal industry shake out in recent memory, we opened our virtual doors and said to the world ‘it’s time to work for yourself’. Today, we’re now (hopefully) navigating our way through the tail end of a historic pandemic and most are coming out of it on the other end intact and even more committed to their solo/small firm practices. Read on....

Written by Susan Cartier Liebel

25% Off Semi-Annual Tuition – This Cyber Monday (And All Week Long) Sale is Epic!

Susan Cartier Liebel — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:18:14 +0000

If you were kicking yourself for missing any previous Cyber Monday event.…the wait is over. Cyber Monday 2020 was such an unparalleled success we decided to not just rinse and repeat but get even crazier because, after all, 2021 has been one tumultuous year no matter how you look at it and we could all use a break, right? If you were kicking yourself for missing any previous Cyber Monday event.…the wait is over. Cyber Monday 2020 was such an unparalleled success we decided to not just rinse and repeat but get even crazier because, after all, 2021 has been one tumultuous year no matter how you look at it and we could all use a break, right? For 7 days, Cyber Monday, November 29th through Monday, December 6th, when you enroll as semi-annual student at Solo Practice University® your semi-annual tuition will be....click to find out!

Written by Susan Cartier Liebel

2021 Back to School Special – First Month’s Tuition – $88

Susan Cartier Liebel — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:13:09 +0000

2021 has been filled with the strangest news. We've read about the discovery of a fossil of a 4-legged Whale*, you can possibly get your hands on a piece of Princess Diana's wedding cake**, a research vessel found SpongeBob look-alikes a mile under the ocean's surface,*** and it's getting harder to find Mac and Cheese Ice Cream!**** And this is just the tip of the oddest news iceberg. So, it's now back to school time and school is shaping up to, once again, look very different for everyone. Solo Practice University school has always been online and safe and secure from your home or office or home office! However, we also know that finances remain tighter than normal due to the events impacting us all. 2021 will end but at this stage, who knows what 2022 will even look like. But until then, get armed with the knowledge you need to creatively build an exciting and profitable practice because you are going to have to be even more entrepreneurial then ever before. In keeping with our mission and of making life and practice more affordable, we're making it easier than ever for you to join Solo Practice University. Learn more....

Written by Susan Cartier Liebel

2020 ‘Let’s Get Back to School Safely’ Special – First Month’s Tuition – $99

Susan Cartier Liebel — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 11:00:08 +0000

2020 has been filled with unprecedented craziness. We've read about walking sharks*, asteroids heading our way**, chocolate snow falling in Switzerland***, and even a nudist in Germany chasing a wild boar who stole his iPad**** And this is just the tip of the iceberg. So, it's now back to school time and school is shaping up to look very different for everyone. Solo Practice University school has always been online and safe and secure from your home or office or home office! However, we also know that finances are a little tighter than normal due to events impacting us all. 2020 will eventually end and we will welcome a brand new 2021. But until then, get armed with the knowledge you need to creatively build an exciting and profitable practice. In keeping with our mission of making life and practice more affordable, we're making it easier than ever for you to join Solo Practice University. Learn more.....

Written by Susan Cartier Liebel

Hourly Rate, Flat Fee, Contingency or Retainer?

Janet Falk — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:00:45 +0000

The Rules of Professional Conduct require attorneys to set fees that are not excessive. (Rule 1.5 (a)). Lawyers must also communicate the basis for their fees and expenses to their clients, according to the scope of representation. Yet how does an individual attorney calculate the amount of the fee? Should this fee be hourly or […]

Written by Janet Falk

A Basic Malpractice Avoidance Checklist for Solo Attorneys

Mark Bassingthwaighte — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 11:30:56 +0000

If one were to collect everything I and many others like me have written on risk management for lawyers, I suspect the collection would fill a tome or two; but sometimes less is more. It is with this sentiment in mind that I offer the following short malpractice avoidance checklist that covers the basics.

Written by Mark Bassingthwaighte

We’ve Gone A Little Nuts! Back to School Special – First Month’s Tuition – $99

Susan Cartier Liebel — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 11:00:55 +0000

We're feeling a little crazy generous in 2019. It's fall. That means it’s back to school. Time to learn, educate ourselves, expand our minds and put all that knowledge to use in exciting, creative and profitable ways. And we're all about the exciting, creative and profitable ways for you to finally be your own boss. In keeping with our mission, we'd like to pave the yellow brick road for even more lawyers who want to build their solo/small firm practices by offering our amazing Back to School Fall Special. But this year we've gone a little nuts and are doing something we've never done before. Now through Tuesday, September 3, 2019, we are reducing our first month's tuition to $99 and monthly renewal will be reduced to $55. And with our automatic renewal you will get this renewal price locked for life). Check it out! Join! And share!

Written by Susan Cartier Liebel

Success Is Like An Iceberg – Especially for Solos

Susan Cartier Liebel — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 13:05:09 +0000

Success if like an iceberg. Most people don't see what's going on below the waterline.

Written by Susan Cartier Liebel

We’re Celebrating 10 Years of Teaching You How to Go Solo. Celebrate With Us!

Susan Cartier Liebel — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:00:38 +0000

We can't believe it's been 10 years! In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we are offering amazing tuition options including Solo for Life! This celebration will run through 11:59 pm PST, Monday, April 8th. Don't miss this once in a decade opportunity. Join us!

Written by Susan Cartier Liebel