We are still in the middle of hurricane season and if you live on the eastern seaboard you have already felt the initial impact of Irene. I say initial because the aftermath is just as disruptive as you and your clients may be without power for weeks, lost your home to wind or flooding or […]
One of the things that separate a solo from large, mid, or even small firms is the ability to control every aspect of the client experience…creating relationships that thrive, producing business that keeps flowing, and winning client loyalty…
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!
Anywhere. Everywhere. That’s Where You’ll Find Me. When I was first considering solo practice, one of my main struggles was choosing a location. At the time, I lived in the New York City area but my husband and I had been talking about moving to a warmer climate for some time. Couple that with my […]
Seriously. I have some major badass catfish who keep me on my toes as I build Solo Practice University®. You should too. Let me explain. This past winter I started pacing the floor about something I saw happening and started to wonder how it would impact an idea I was contemplating for Solo Practice University®. […]
For the majority, what is happening to us at this moment in our history is a story that we will tell over and over as we discuss job losses, foreclosures, bankruptcies, inflated food costs, health care and more as we watch the impact of a schizophrenic ‘economy’ happening to our neighbors and friends and maybe […]
Based on the fact that solos need to market more and considering the way that potential clients look for service professionals nowadays, the e-book is a logical choice for solos. Writing an e-book provides a solo with an opportunity to display their expertise and build credibility (i.e., credential building) as well as an opportunity to share something of value with their clients and potential clients (i.e., staying top of mind).
Disclaimer: If you have problems managing money, then this post isn’t for you. But if you are disciplined and don’t spend what you don’t have, then read this post and then please add to the discussion in the comments. I know. Strange title. Having cash is always good. However, using cash to buy what you […]
Today both solos and big firms save on overhead by using fewer, and sometimes less skilled, administrative assistants, which increases the need for lawyers to type more.
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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