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Is a Solo Law Practice Right For Me? Some Self-Reflection & Tips For Lawyers Thinking of Starting Their Own Practice

1/31/2023

 
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Lawyers are very fortunate that our profession is so amenable to self-employment. However, the decision to start your own solo practice should not be made without careful consideration. Ultimately, the choice will depend on your individual circumstances and goals, but for guidance, we’ve set out a few pros and cons for you to consider:

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One of the most significant advantages of going solo is the autonomy it provides. As a solo practitioner, you will have complete control over your practice, from the cases you take on to the way you run your firm. This can be incredibly rewarding and empowering, and can allow you to focus on the areas of law that you are most passionate about. 

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"Secrets of Success: Starting Your Own Law Firm" featuring Michelle Fernandes

10/7/2020

 
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 Another successful solo-preneur has been kind enough to share with us her insights and advice for starting your own law firm. Read on for Michelle Fernandes' tips on what to do (and not to do) when starting out on your own: 
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"Secrets of Success: Starting Your Own Law Firm" featuring Laura Chaves Paz

9/29/2020

 
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Meet this week's talented law firm founder, Laura Chaves Paz of Chaves Paz Legal and read about her advice on how to successfully start your own law firm:


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"Secrets of Success: Starting Your Own Law Firm" featuring Diane Ulman

9/22/2020

 
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Ready for some more tips on how to successfully start your own law firm? Today's post features advice from Diane E. Ulman of Integris Law:​ 


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"Secrets of Success: Starting Your Own Law Firm" featuring Sara Forte

9/2/2020

 
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Welcome back to our blog series with advice on how to successfully start your own law firm. This post features tips from lawyer, entrepreneur and founder of Forte Law, Sara Forte.


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"Secrets of Success: Starting Your Own Law Firm" featuring Darielle Teitelbaum

8/28/2020

 
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 Today's profile features lawyer, fitness instructor, and entrepreneur, Darielle Teitelbaum. Darielle has created a truly unique and creative law firm:

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"Secrets of Success:Starting Your Own Law Firm" Featuring Darlene Tonelli

8/20/2020

 
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Today's profile features lawyer and lawpreneur Darlene Tonelli. Darlene shares some great advice not only on figuring out "how" to start your own firm, but also on the "why?":

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"Secrets of Success: Starting Your Own Law Firm" featuring Amy Grubb

8/12/2020

 
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Welcome back to our blog series where successful lawyers let you in on the secrets of starting your own law firm. Prepare to learn lots! Today we have the pleasure of learning from an amazing lawyer, coach, and lawpreneur Amy Grubb:
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"Secrets of Success: Starting Your Own Law Firm" featuring Emilia Coto

8/6/2020

 
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Welcome back to our series that focuses on the secrets to successfully open your own law firm. This week we learn from lawyer and lawpreneur, Emilia Coto founder of Sisu Legal: 
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"Secrets of Success: Starting Your Own Law Firm" Featuring KAREN KWAN ANDERSON

7/29/2020

 
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Meet Karen Kwan Anderson, our latest solo practitioner to be profiled in our new series. Read on for Karen's story of how she turned a difficult situation into a positive and rewarding one and her tips for "going solo":
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