Small Law / Solos

I am big law associate considering opening a law firm of my own. If was to do so, is there a specific time transition make sense? A certain amount of years of experience—two, four, asap . . . .

Any recommendations for e filing services in TX?

I’m a new lawyer (<1 year legal experience) looking to get experience working with solos/small firms part time in California. I can help with intake, research, motions, demand letters, etc. How muc… more

How long did it take you to start making six figures after law school?

I’m a business litigator looking to open my own office in Houston, Texas. I am the sole provider for my family and have an autoimmune disease. I’d appreciate any advice on where to network and any pit… more

Anyone interested in taking over a LegalMatch account for business transactional work? My practice is picking up and I just don’t have the time necessary to dedicate to the platform anymore.

Any thoughts on Faster Law vs Wise Time for Clio, in terms of automating time tracking? Wise Time seems a bit easier to use.

What would you do if you found out your paralegal was talking shit about you for a mistake during a filing. Another paralegal showed me the text where she is talking shit

Anybody have experience with DocketBird?

Just out of curiosity (and moderate frustration), what do you use as your law practice management software? Do you recommend it, why or why not? What special features or automations does it include?

Does anyone use Google ads? How much are you spending monthly?

What is your firm’s parental leave policy? Do they give any stipend for fertility treatment?

Is anyone's earnings as a lawyer a percentage of collections? If so, what is your percentage/what's a reasonable percentage?

has anyone’s firm ever pivoted from plaintiff to defense work that can offer some insight as to the process/expectations? TIA! small firm, looking to make the change.

I started a law firm about a year ago. I’m looking to do some social media ads. Can anyone recommend a company they have used or warn of companies that didn’t work out.

Do you see AI causing future law school graduates to have trouble finding jobs?

Looking to associate with a law firm near Sarasota to do estate planning in Florida. I am licensed in other states.

Im a current college freshman. How do you guys see AI impacting the lawyer industry

Anyone have those days when you feel like your brain is scrambled and it also feels like every single client is mad.

Has anyone ever gone to a breach of contract bench trial without conducting discovery?

I work at a small firm, that in my opinion, still uses way too much paper. Is everyone still practicing with a paper heavy style or are you all paperless?

Have an AMAZING contracts manager/legal ops/paralegal that I would like to refer. She came to us on contract and is looking for a permanent position. We would take her but cannot swing her contract bu… more

How do you combat the guilt from saying no? I am one who has always rescheduled or cancelled to cover last minute changes and requests from my boss. I said no to rescheduling something so I could co… more

Considering starting my own firm but scared of the thought of going 1-2yrs with no income. Has anyone ever picked up a random, non-attorney role while starting a firm to continue receiving a paycheck?… more

I am in a two partner, partnership, with one employee and three contract attorneys. We are getting killed with taxes!!! What are some ways you are reducing your tax liability. We are still pretty new (our f… more

Boutique firm salaries in Los Angeles: for those who know first-hand, please comment the year, case salary, bonus, and % increase to base salary each year

What’s the market rate in Los Angeles for a good paralegal supporting a small personal injury practice?

For Partnerships. How do you bring on a new equity partner? Do they buy into the partnership? Do you do a test run first? What are some of the requirements your firm have to join as a partner?

The burnout is real. Primarily a plaintiff's litigator in a HCOL area. Same firm for 16 years. Not a partner but equitable comp arrangement including salary, bonus, and 401k contribution. I make decent,… more

Small firm - 1 partner, 7 associates. Completely overwhelmed and overworked; partner terrible time manager and barely able to do anything in timely fashion. Now he says that he can’t “deal” with ass… more

Currently a 5th year litigation associate at a 6 attorney firm owned by one attorney. Earning a base salary of $110000. Usually get about $10,000 in bonus, but purely discretionary. Firm owner basical… more

After running a small franchise business for 15 years, I’ve joined a boutique firm and am working to build a law practice. My focus areas are franchise law, startups, and Trademarks. I have big firm e… more

Anyone regret taking on a client and then tried to terminate the relationship and the client refused to sign a substitution of attorney so you’re forced to file a motion? Did you client try to file a … more

I switched to personal injury from ID about 24 weeks ago. Recently, I received my first bonus, but it fell short of $3,000. The bonus was calculated based on a 'settled' amount of $120,000. In… more

Considering renegotiating my compensation at a small PI firm. Base is $105k plus 7.5% of ATTORNEY'S FEES generated, doubling to 15% at $700,000 generated. While I initially saw this as a favorable… more

Tips for dealing with a criminal client who has no boundaries. Texting me on a Saturday telling me they want to speak the to the DA after they already agreed to the diverison program. How do I respond… more

Anyone experienced with calculating federal sentencing guidelines?

Any advice on firing a client? Made an attempt at firing tonight and it ended up in a “final chance” paid consultation where he wants to come in person over the weekend to show me all the paperwork I … more

Been practicing corporate/securities/M&A for about 9 years (first 5 years in biglaw, then in-house). I’ve been thinking about hanging a shingle in a LCOL area in the near future. For those who h… more