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Attorney Jane Brooks* has a successful solo practice and enjoys a great reputation in her community. In more than thirty years of practice, she had never had a malpractice claim. That changed with one real estate matter. Her story is a reminder that a minor mistake can have huge consequences and that the devil truly […]
One of the issues I was concerned about the most when I decided to go solo was how to leave the firm I was working for. It was a small family owned firm and I had grown close to everyone there. Despite my reasons for leaving and any problems I may have had with them […]
When I first started consulting many years ago, one of my first clients was a lawyer debating going solo after realizing he could earn far more on his own than trying to become a partner in the firm where he worked. In order to get a raise he would have had to triple his earnings […]
Many lawyers are scared of using social media because they fear violations of their state’s Rules of Professional Conduct. Social media is a great channel for online brand awareness and client acquisition so there is no need to avoid it out of fear. All you have to do is educate yourself. Below are some basic […]
I am a techie lawyer. I was a database and systems engineer for medical practice management software systems and electronic training systems for over a decade before I decided to go back to law school. When my fellow law students had a technical problem with their laptops, they were as likely to come to me […]
Suzanne D. Meehle will teach an advanced course on Representing Small Businesses at Solo Practice University®. A practicing attorney for nearly a decade, Suzanne started out in the corporate department at a large Orlando firm in 2006, representing primarily small business owners in a variety of business transactions and intellectual property matters. In 2009, she […]
I got an email from a bar studier today asking if it was okay, when studying full time for the bar exam, to work until 6:30 each night and then spend time with his family. He was worried that wasn’t going to be enough preparation to successfully study for the bar. I am so glad […]
At the risk of seeming to spend every Sunday night in front of the TV, this month I am commenting on the new TV hit Madam Secretary, (MS). It explores three important struggles we rezoomers can face. If you haven’t watched Madam Secretary yet, you should. It is about a secret service professional who opts out of her government career to […]
I’d like to start this piece by asking you a few questions: Is a tree angrier than a shoe? What is the sound of one hand clapping? How many times did the Batmobile catch a flat? How did you do? Was your first reaction to try and think of an answer to these questions? Don’t […]
Last May, Clio ran a #Clioday contest asking lawyers how they used the time they saved because of Clio law practice management solutions. After much fanfare, a winner was picked. Haley Austin. I watched her video (which her daughter filmed and edited and you can see below) and really wanted to do a guest lecture […]
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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