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After starting this series, I realized that many readers might be fresh out of law school (or perhaps still in it). Not having had a full-time job, you may be short on experience. So how much experience do you really need to become a solo attorney? And in such a poor job market, what do […]
As you embark on your solo career never having experienced the fabled and elusive ‘tutelage’ under the wing of an experienced BigLaw employer, you are going to be extremely panicked you don’t know what to do. So, what have new lawyers been doing for the ages, those who never have worked for another? If you […]
Student loans have become the Grinch that Stole Christmas for many of us recent grads this year. For a lot of people, including myself, my student loans entered repayment this month. The initial payment plan for repaying my costly law school education is staggering to say the least. I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t put […]
“History informs us of past mistakes from which we can learn without repeating them. It also inspires us and gives confidence and hope bred of victories already won.” ~ William Hastie (1904-1976) Civil rights attorney, law school professor and first African-American federal judge As we wrap up one year and begin the next, it’s a […]
Once you actually start a law practice you will have to decide how to operate. What type of tax classification will you choose? Will you be an LLC, a corporation, or a sole proprietorship? When choosing how to operate, people generally have two things in mind – taxes and liability. As a tax lawyer, I deal […]
Question: Thank you so much for your website. I hung out a shingle, scared to DEATH, and then I found you. You have helped me draw many deep breaths since I went solo as a brand new attorney, and I am so grateful for your help. If you have any time to share some thoughts […]
Once you have decided to become a solo, the first step is to determine what your practice is going to be about. How will you distinguish yourself? I highly recommend focusing on cultivating a single area of specialty. (Now, I’m using specialty not in the ‘I’m certified as a specialist’ but only in the context […]
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 […]
There is a lot of discussion about lawyers and their obligation to perform pro bono legal services. Pro bono publico (translation: “for the public good”) is a very admirable way to give back to society in the form of free or very inexpensive legal aid to those who otherwise could not afford legal services. Sometimes, […]
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 […]
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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