One of my readers asked for advice on how to get clients to pay their bills. Cash flow is important to the success of every business, yet many lawyers do not design their practice to assure that collections flow in smoothly and regularly. The measures appropriate for your firm may depend upon the size of […]
One of the highlights of being a solo is the ability to choose your niche. Picking an area of law that you can actually enjoy instead of one that you simply tolerate is a huge bonus for me. After all, I like what I do and I want it to stay that way. For lawyers […]
As I started writing a different column this month, it occurred to me I haven’t spoken about what I do each day to stay ahead of the ‘re-zooming’ curve as I build my solo practice. My resume and bio on SPU hit only the highlights. What do I do, and continue to do each day […]
Let me start off with a warning that as I write this column I am angry. I’ve decided enough is enough and am now willing to address this issue, and the attorneys who do what I am about to describe, head on. ‘Ethics’ is a Dirty Word Professional ethics is supposed to be a code […]
As a solo, I am not beholden to a demanding partner and unyielding law firm policies. I have the luxury of setting the policies for my practice, and therefore, my life. By being honest with my clients and clearly managing their expectations, I can meet the needs of my family and my practice. Based on my survey of other lawyer mamas, the two key factors to a successful maternity leave seem to be preparation and flexibility.
Practicing solo while working a standard job is a huge mistake that robs you of the ability to practice law in a committed way. You DO have to choose – you cannot both work a standard job and practice law. Telling me otherwise is a big fat lie!
When I spoke recently at the State Bar of Texas annual meeting about social media success stories for lawyers, I got a familiar question: “What should I do if someone trashes me online in social media?” Almost every lawyer has experienced a client with unreasonable expectations, or one who got bad results because of their […]
What would you think if I asked you to review A document or two or three? Lend me your ears and I’ll talk all night long, But I won’t breach confidentiality. Oh I get by with a little help from my friends, Mmm, I’ll go far with a little help from my friends, Mmm, I’m […]
Honestly, I’m not even sure where to begin. I come to you this month, bewildered and broken-hearted but at the same time hopeful and determined. This summer was supposed to be about the Bar Exam, about forging ahead and blazing a new path. Unfortunately those plans came to a crashing halt on the night of […]
I’m very excited to introduce Solo Practice University’s newest columnist, Lurie Daniel Favors. Lurie just celebrated her second anniversary as a solo. She is truly exceptional on many levels as you will discover. Her column is going to be geared toward building a ‘community-based’ practice – a practice driven by the needs of a select […]
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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