Currently, my husband and I are ‘the clients’ in a lawsuit stemming from his work. We’re not alone. We are joined by several others even though it is not a class action. It’s related to pensions, municipal estoppel, due process, and a host of other issues. I went to the initial meeting with everyone else. […]
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.
Let me preface this post with the following: we have an amazing group of students attending Solo Practice University ranging from 3Ls to twenty year veteran professionals. It is also not our practice to share conversations outside our walls. However, within one of our favorite groups, The Student Lounge, I posed the following question: “If […]
Here we go, again, talking about that taboo subject: Being a lawyer and admitting you need help. You don’t have to necessarily be depressed or even anxious. But sometimes you just need an objective set of ears to listen and guide, help you sort through stumbling blocks, identify patterns of behavior or just validate your […]
I can’t tell you how often I am asked, ‘How do I set my fees?’ Setting fees for your legal services is a two-fold proposition. It isn’t just learning what the going rate for legal services is and positioning yourself within a reasonable range based upon your experience. It isn’t just about pricing based upon […]
Our sponsor Clio (who has been with us since we opened our doors five years ago) believes in going big or going home. Last week they received an $18 million series C round of funding to keep improving Clio and to fuel their overseas expansion. And they are sharing the wealth with all of you […]
Stacey M. Washington is a Michigan attorney focused on DUI and criminal defense. She will be teaching a course called Advanced DUI Defense at Solo Practice University®.View Syllabus Stacey previously completed teaching the course, “DUI Defense” and the new course will cover more advanced topics. Stacey has been practicing law in Michigan state and federal […]
I have a confession. When Nora Bergman and Liz Lamar first came on board as faculty teaching an in-depth Lean Six Sigma for Solos course at Solo Practice University, I thought I already knew what Lean Six Sigma was. I was so very wrong. The name is a little off-putting but since all major successful […]
When a business turns five years old, it’s like turning 35 in dog years! It’s also cause for celebration. We all know the dismal failure rate of new businesses. I knew them, too, before I officially activated the Solo Practice University® site five years ago today. I was so anxious I could barely breathe. But […]
Technology has given rise to opportunities to expand legal services businesses globally – all without ever leaving the office. And, as solos know, it is no longer just for Big Law. Solos and small firms are jumping in with both feet, as they should. Solos and small firms are now dealing with foreigners in nearly […]
Why Going Solo as a Young Attorney Could Be the Best Decision Ever with Susan Cartier Liebel from Solo Practice University®.
On this episode of New Solo from the Legal Talk Network, Adriana Linares interviews Susan Cartier Liebel from Solo Practice University® about how to stay motivated throughout the process of starting a solo law practice.
Motivation in life is very important. I share seminal moments which have shaped me as a human being and helped me become who I am today.
On this podcast from Lawpreneur Radio, Miranda McCroskey interviews Susan Cartier Liebel from Solo Practice University® about perceptions of fear, failure and other issues facing solos.
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