Small Law / Solos

I feel that I have a handful of attorneys who I send PCs to ALL the time in their practice areas and do not feel that it is reciprocated (Unless they aren’t getting PCs in my areas). Do you keep remin… more

Is anyone in a boutique restructuring/turnaround practice? I'd like to hear about your split between bankruptcy work and general corporate/litigation issues addressed pre-BKC.

I’m a freelance paralegal with thirteen (13) years of providing high-quality legal support to attorneys like yourself. I understand the unique challenges faced by solo practitioners and small firms, especially w… more

Boss asking for feedback RE billables and attorney compensation (please see first post)

What’s the top five most important things to have done before opening your own personal injury firm?

Feeling so conflicted. Love having my own firm for the autonomy and potential earning capacity. But for the last few months I’ve been feeling broke due to the state of the firm and feeling like I want… more

Is it possible to have a GA S-Corp be a partner for CA based firm? Licensed in CA, currently living in GA. CPA is recommending this but unsure whether an out of state corp can be a partner of a CA law… more

Solos, thinking of starting my own solo shop. Fresh out of law school. Fully remote. Thinking of repping early stage startups and small businesses. Think EC/VC adjacent. Would be able to undercut the … more

For those in a partnership or just tracking your finances separate from your business, how are you tracking your personal spending for your deductions at tax time? Every year I’m struggling pulling al… more

How many counsels here either 1) went to a top 15 school, 2) is ex-Biglaw or 3) was former in-house counsel at F500?

I’m a construction lawyer with a decade of experience in many industries. I do think my experience is unique. Been thinking of going solo and was wondering if anyone had some lessons learned and food … more

Hi guys. To all solo firm owners in California who don't mind sharing, how much do you make annually on average and what practice area?

New to handling cases in NY. How are NY attorneys handling Uber cases where they represent a rider/passenger? I’m wondering if no fault plays a factor in how the case is worked up.

Is anyone aware of a good manual or reference guide on “how to bill” for paralegals?

What is the best free or low cost program for managing a small document review?

Is anyone looking for a PI Pre-Lit paralegal? I’m looking for either full time or 1099 contract work. I have managed cases in MO, IL, WA, CA, OR, NV, TX. I have managed claims from intake through liti… more

I am building a tool to help practitioners manage deadlines/tasks. Is anyone interested in being a test user? Happy Friday!!

Lawyers Handling Wrongful Death Cases: How often do you reduce your attorney’s fee? The total recovery in my case is $100,000 after securing bodily injury and property coverage from from two minimum l… more

This may have been asked before, but I’m new to the bowl and didn’t find anything on point. For those who started their own criminal/family practice how did you get your first clients? I understand co… more

What kind of fee split are you all doing on cases that you refer out?

Is anyone interested in being a test user for the legal deadline management platform I am developing? It will allow users to templify deadlines!

CA solos/contract litigators with 10+ years of experience—what is the lowest hourly rate you’ll accept? I keep seeing these $85-100/h rate postings and, for a HCOL area, that feels like it’s just a r… more

How much are y’all paying law clerks? I don’t think I need a case manager or paralegal quite yet, just somebody that can draft lawsuits and respond to discovery.

Can I ask what you all do for hiring paralegals? We have been trying to fill a position and have been unsuccessful. The resumes look good, but they come in and simply cannot do the job or take any for… more

Any firm looking to hire an HR manager?

Really struggling with focus on work right now. I have a major opposition tied due Friday and for over a week I have been unable to focus and get anything but the basic outline done. Don’t know how … more

Growing small firm here, now at the point of thinking “maybe” hiring a FT attorney to build out. Question here: what sort of suggestions (or issues) have you encountered adding an atty in a REMOTE/vi… more

I have my own PLLC, single member, that will do about $500k in revenue this year. I also have a regular W2 job (just a client who wanted me as an employee for the same work) that pays my bills at $20… more

Any advice for attempting to negotiate more pto? I’m 2nd year at a small firm (4 attorneys total) and we get 10 pto days, federal holidays, and that’s it. In person every day. I am kicking myself for … more

How much would you charge a small restaurant franchise to review their training and policies for employees on certain issues like sexual harassment training, snow and ice removal policies, data securi… more

Located in Houston, Texas - Located in Houston, Texas and would like to transicitoknfrom big law to solo (personal injury). Any recommendations on where I can learn what I need to do to prep and start… more

Can I withdrawl from a case where I advised the client to take the plea and he will not. Can I withdrawl before trial for going against advice?

What payroll program are you all using as solo attorneys? I just opened my firm, and after some successful months, I need to start paying myself.

How did you know it was time to go solo?
How old/how many years of practice at that point?
Did you keep doing what you did in firm life, or did you re-tool?
If you re-tooled, how?
How did you overcome… more

I’m ready to go solo. I’m more concerned about replacing benefits and workflow than I am about finding clients and doing the work. Recommendations for health/dental insurance, bookkeeping/billing, etc… more

Can a firm take a tax write off if hours exceed the contingency fee? For example, the contingency fee is $10k. The hours expended on the file at the usual billing rate equal $15k. Can the firm write o… more

For the attorneys in fee sharing jurisdiction, do you split fees with attorneys who refer business to you?

For those attorneys who charge for an initial consultation, do you go through the exercise of an engagement letter in advance? Or do you just charge the fee? Do you get paid in advance or do you inv… more

Does anyone have any tips for groups or associations that are good sources for networking with solo corporate attorneys? I'm in a specialist area and hoping to expand my network

For the virtual law firm, are you making it a point or putting in the effort to meet with your clients in person? I feel like I’m not doing enough to cultivate relationships with my clients on one han… more