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How Much Does It Cost To Start A Law Firm: A Guide for New Solo Practitioners

How much does it cost to start a law firm? We asked a few experts. Key Takeaways Starting a New Solo Law Firm? In case you hadn’t noticed, a lot of those new lawyers who can’t find jobs are hanging out a solo shingle. Add to that those lawyers ...

The Editors - January 8, 2025
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Books Every Lawyer Must Read Before Opening a Law Firm

Ruth Carter wants you to read these four books before opening a law firm — and she shares two top 10 lists from lawyers around the web. Jay Foonberg’s “How to Start and Build a Law Practice” has long been the go-to book that many ...

Ruth Carter - January 7, 2025
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Tips for Designing and Printing Your Law Firm Business Cards Online

Options for designing and printing business cards online are better than ever.

Joan Feldman - January 7, 2025
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Building a Better Law Practice: Top Reasons for Law Specialization

Specialization has become increasingly prevalent — almost a necessity. Tomas Suros discusses the drivers behind practice area specialization and its benefits.

Tomas Suros - December 24, 2024
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Starting Your Own Law Firm in 2025? Two Costly Mistakes to Avoid

Katie Barnard | It's easy to fall prey to terms that could leave you without control over your most fundamental assets.

Katherine Hollar Barnard - December 17, 2024
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6 Lessons From My First 6 Months as a Solo Practitioner

If you’re on the fence about whether to start your own practice, these tips from Robert Theofanis may inspire you to make the leap.

Robert Theofanis - September 12, 2024
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How to Cultivate the Habits of Wildly Successful Law Firm Owners

Sasha Berson | After owning your firm for a while, you thought you'd be much further along.

Sasha Berson - August 24, 2023
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Three Tips for a New Level of Success in a Family-Owned Law Practice

Teddy Snyder | These three issues are important to every firm, but they take on a new dynamic in a family-run practice.

Theda C. Snyder - April 26, 2023
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Book Review: Considering Hanging Out Your Shingle? A Road Map to Becoming ‘Solo by Choice’

Book Review | The third edition of “Solo by Choice," aka the solo practice bible, provides a no-nonsense road map guide to going solo or reinvigorating your post-pandemic solo practice.

Susan Cohodes - March 1, 2023
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Five Things to Look for in Shared Office Space

Location, professional atmosphere, private offices, paralegal support, networking opportunities. These are all important considerations when shopping for a legal shared office space. But before you sign up, here are questions to ask about the ...

Ron Bockstahler - July 28, 2022
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