Small Law / Solos

I am an in-house (generalist) -m a general practice as side hustle : fam law, product counseling and criminal. A little bit of everything. All small and easy stuff. I wanna go solo but it will be sta… more

I’m negotiating a release and a BigLaw partner is on the other side. She has consistently been slow to reply, inattentive, blows her self-imposed deadlines, and hasn’t proposed redlines other than gen… more

Right now, I’m only using billboards and social media for marketing. I’ve met with so many marketing companies that swear they can increase the number of cases I sign through SEO. As a new solo, I’m v… more

Has anyone pursued a claim under the AIR21 statute?

Those of you who have started your firm, did you apply for and were awarded a business grant to fund your firm and get it off the ground? If so, how did you find these grants?

When a partner brings in a new case, how is it assigned out to associates at your firm?

I’m thinking about going solo but don’t know how to get a client base. I wanted to reach out and ask how long it took for you to get the ball rolling and any tips you might have for me.

How are doctors appointments handled at your firm? Does your firm take PTO if you are out for a while?

Anyone know of any remote or MA solo lawyers/ small firms needing paralegal help? I have over 3 years of paralegal experience and a JD. Currently seeking contract or temp work while I wait for my law … more

Any business/real estate litigation lawyers in Des Moines? Need fast assistance with a legal issue.

Hey all, recently passed the BAR and looking into freelance websites such as UpWork to pick up some extra projects on the side. Does anyone have experience with any freelance work platforms like that?… more

Does anyone have any examples of different fee splitting arrangements for “of counsel”? I’m going out on my own, but another firm wants me to dedicate 25 hours per week on their cases, at 500 per hour… more

I launched my solo fam law practice in November. I’ve had exactly one client who hired me in January for a divorce. I am not bringing in the money I expected….Ive had a lot of consultations but no one… more

Does anyone here do anything with 504 plans? I’m just curious if that’s a niche worth pursuing. I’m interested because I did my daughter’s plan and don’t know of any attorneys around me who work in th… more

Under 10 atty firm. Just rehired a former paralegal that left bc she was fed up. She is now firm manager responsible for hr, accounting, “firm workflow”, final vet of filings, and coordination of “com… more

I am contemplating starting a virtual firm then opening a small practice that specializes in family law, estate planning, and probate. I am finishing up my MBA this month and I want to know what are s… more

How much would you charge to do CTA compliance work?

Texas solo. Is there a bank/credit union that you love? Do you use the same bank/credit union for operating account & IOLTA account? Taking all recommendations.

What and where are you practicing and what are your billables and salary? Excluding bonuses.

Survey: how many small firms actually close (at least for admin/support staff) on holidays like Presidents Day?

My solo practice generates cash that I don’t really NEED right now - can I use that to buy a rental property owned by the PLLC and pay those expenses pre-tax off of the revenue I generate instead of g… more

I’m currently in patent litigation (that I love), but if I want to start my own practice down the line, should I pivot to something else?

I started my firm 2 years ago hoping for the best. I’m exhausted, we grew from me alone to 35 people. From 300 a month in overhead, to 100k a month. We’re projecting revenue to be 5m this year. I am t… more

Are there practice guides for solo lawyers that you all would recommend? Litigation oriented? Thinking about going solo and want to be prepared

Has anyone gone solo while getting your Tax LLM? If I'm accepted into the program, I will still try to keep working while in school.

Are there solos out there that are able to juggle a practice and still have a decent work-life balance where they can see family, eat healthy and maybe have a hobby? Many solos in my area are just as … more

Is it a good idea to start practicing as a lawyer in landlord and tenant board (or similar boards )where mostly paralegals represent their clients

What do you use for document management and time entry? 11 person firm.

Anyone here licensed in Michigan that can PM me (relates to a sovereign immunity issue involving an AG opinion)?

I’m in my 4th year of practice in a small firm in my hometown. About a year and a half ago, the senior partner sold the firm to the junior partner and left. Junior partner/new boss is brilliant, but t… more

My boss is becoming a judge in the next few months and I am inheriting the firm. What is the best way to do the name change so as not to lose our place in Google/Bing searches and take a hit? Any advi… more

A friend of mine has a small firm. We’ve discussed me joining and handling a few PI cases here and there. Any recommendations on the compensation arrangement? Is it typically a percentage of what’s re… more

I’d like to warn everyone against trust nota by M&T bank. I highly recommend no one use them. They froze over 40k worth of operating and trust funds, because of a single 2k charge back without any… more

Are their any solos that are effectively managing their legal practice from home or maybe even abroad part-time?

Solos,

How long have you been practicing? What was your income during the first three years? and what did you do differently to increase your income?

How much do you charge for doc review on sites like upwork or lawclerk?

I’m in my first month of practice. I’m trying to grow my commercial litigation firm. I’ve had mentors send me cases but the potential clients aren’t signing with me or answering my follow up phone cal… more

Anyone go from biglaw lit to solo practice? Did you ever look back? Did you ever replace your income?

How much do you charge for a single family real estate closing?