Jun 17, 2013 in Inspiration, Solo & Small Firm Practice, Subjective Opinions
Some days don’t you just feel like all the wind has been let out of your sails. You’ve finally opened the doors to your solo practice, virtual and brick & mortar. You have everything in place. You sweated all the small details in spite of the advice not to, lined up your malpractice insurance, built [...]
Apr 26, 2013 in Solo & Small Firm Practice, Subjective Opinions
Last month I attended a new type of conference created by Lee Burgess and Alison Monahan called Catapult2013. I have to admit I originally agreed to be a speaker because I hadn’t been to San Francisco in decades and it was a good excuse to see an old college friend. I’d lost faith in conferences a long time [...]
Apr 16, 2013 in Subjective Opinions, The BS-Free Zone
I came across this blog post written by an Associate Professor of Law, Derek Muller, wherein he defines and describes law grads based upon what he deems successful and, quite frankly, it really steams my clams. Real Lawyers (Required bar passage, full-time, long-term) “Advantaged” Non-Lawyers (JD advantage, full-time, long-term) The Professionals (Professional, full-time, long-term) Career Baristas (Non-professional, full-time, [...]
Mar 28, 2013 in Guest Bloggers, Solo & Small Firm Practice, Subjective Opinions
I am in awe of my clients. That’s why I chose to represent small business owners exclusively. Because I get jazzed talking to entrepreneurs. Because I adore talking about the issues and practicalities and triumphs and failures these small businesses encounter every single day. I learn more about business from my clients than I ever [...]
Mar 20, 2013 in Inspiration, Savvy Solos, Subjective Opinions
While I am thankful for many things in my life, on this, Solo Practice University’s 4th Birthday, I want to celebrate all of you who have overcome those brilliant and highly decorated minds who were so sure that what you wanted to do simply could not be done. If people who innovated constantly backed down [...]
Feb 5, 2013 in Guest Bloggers, Solo & Small Firm Practice, Subjective Opinions, Work/Life
While out on a walk recently, I briefly overheard part of a conversation about weddings. What caught my attention was this comment: “Why do people spend so much time and money on their wedding and so little on their marriage?” That question struck a chord with me. Now, I’m not one to say don’t celebrate [...]
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 [...]
Aug 14, 2012 in Demographic/Economic Trends, Inspiration, Subjective Opinions
The key to your life is how you deal with “Plan B.” You can aim for Plan A. You can arrange for Plan A. But “Plan B” is what actually happens to you. It’s your resilience in being able to roll with the punches and move on to “Plan B” that really makes your life. [...]
May 2, 2012 in Subjective Opinions
New York just passed mandatory pro bono hours for all new lawyers before they can be admitted to practice law. This is indentured servitude, not pro bono. Beginning next year, the 10,000 or so prospective lawyers who pass the New York State Bar exam every year will be required to perform 50 hours of pro [...]
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