Done right, networking is essential for growth; Done wrong, networking can be unethical For solo lawyers in almost all practice areas, success depends on the relationships you develop through personal networking. Many of you already know that and are actively networking. What you may not know is that a lawyer’s networking activities are governed by […]

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 […]

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 […]

This post was written by guest blogger, Erin McClarty. Erin McClarty serves as Legal Counsel for an oil and gas service company in Houston, Texas. She is also a sitting Vice-Chair for the ABA’s International NGO and Not-for-Profit Committee as well as volunteer counsel for local non-profit organizations. She discusses many of the legal issues […]

In my last post, we looked at the pros and cons of different kinds of law office arrangements available to a solo practitioner. We didn’t really discuss how to determine the actual geographic location of the office, however. Of course, if you have decided on a home office, perhaps that settles the question. If you […]