Delegating work can feel risky, especially for solo and small firm attorneys. It’s easy to worry that tasks won’t be done correctly, deadlines will be missed, or costly mistakes will slip through. However, learning how you can delegate work to your team is not about losing control; it’s about gaining freedom to focus on the […]
Hiring employees for your law firm to build out your team can feel like a daunting task. Among other factors, it has to be someone you can trust! On top of that, you might be struggling with delegation, fearing that you will lose control or that tasks won’t be completed properly. Finding reliable staff is […]
Raising your fees as a solo or small firm attorney can feel like walking a tightrope. You know you deserve higher rates, but the fear of losing clients — or being undercut by competitors — can keep you stuck at unsustainably low prices. The good news? With the right strategies, you can increase your fees […]
Being a solo or small firm attorney often feels like juggling ten balls while riding a unicycle. There are client calls to return, contracts to review, deadlines to meet, and endless administrative tasks piling up on your desk. It’s easy to feel like there’s never enough time, and the weight of it all can be […]
As a busy solo or small firm attorney, your mornings can often set the tone for the rest of the day. Starting your day in reactive mode — scrambling to check emails, responding to urgent client calls, or rushing to court — can leave you feeling stressed and behind. On the other hand, a structured […]
There are a lot of lawyers out there, and the landscape is very competitive. For that reason, it can be very hard to stand out. The general public already sees lawyers as commodities, and in their eyes, you are the same as everybody else. Allowing that to happen can relegate you to competing on price […]
In growing your firm you need to bear in mind that you’re doing more than just increasing your income; you’re building a business. This business is an asset you own, and you should be proud of it! But what happens when you retire? Will you just shut everything down and walk away, or will you […]
Many attorneys and law firms concentrate their marketing too much on the services that they provide. Although the services may be just the thing that your clients need, when they retain you, that’s not why they’re doing it. Your services may well be crucial to their lives, but that’s not what they’re buying when they […]
Branding is important, even for small or solo law firms. However, you shouldn’t be spending money solely for the purposes of building your brand. It should be a byproduct of all your other marketing. The copy that you write for your website and for printed ads should build trust and authority with your audience, and […]
It’s never a good thing when a client leaves your firm. They may fire you from an active case (and send you the dreaded substitution of attorney) or if you have a corporate or institutional client, they may decide to switch to a different firm going forward. This can leave you a bit devastated and […]