If you’re a solo or small firm lawyer trying to grow your practice, chances are you’ve felt the pressure to “get more content out there on social media.” Maybe you’ve been told to post more on LinkedIn, start a YouTube channel, or go live on Instagram. So you start posting. You put effort into creating […]
I remember sitting in my office late one night — the phones finally quiet, the client emails momentarily paused, the endless to-do list still very much … endless. I was making decent money, but it never felt like enough. Not enough time, not enough control, not enough progress. Just spinning. Hustling. Reacting. It was in […]
In a previous article I talked about recognizing your blind spots. Once you’ve done that, the next question is simple but crucial: What do you do about them? Awareness alone doesn’t create change; it just shows you where change needs to happen. To actually grow your law firm, you have to test new ideas, initiatives, and […]
(Especially When You’re Running a Law Firm) Whether you’ve been running your own firm for years or are just starting to find your rhythm as a solo or small firm lawyer, it’s easy to feel like you have a solid handle on things. You’ve built a business, you’re serving clients, and you’ve weathered challenges that […]
Most law firm owners think of budgeting as a chore—something their bookkeeper nags them about or their accountant insists on for tax season. Too often, it’s treated as a way to track what already happened, a reactive process that tells you where the money went last month but offers little guidance for the future. But […]
Rethinking Productivity for Lawyers Who Want Their Time — and Their Life — Back If you’ve ever caught yourself staring at your calendar wondering, “Why am I struggling to manage my time?”, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a new solo or small firm attorney trying to keep your head above water or a seasoned small firm […]
Why Time Management Isn’t a Solo Sport For most solo and small firm lawyers, time feels like the enemy—too little of it, always under siege. Between constant interruptions, administrative overload, and client demands, it can seem like there’s never a moment to actually practice law, let alone grow your firm. What many lawyers don’t realize is […]
For most solo and small-firm attorneys, the question isn’t “Will AI replace lawyers?” It’s “Can AI actually help me get more clients?” The short answer is yes — if you know how to use it. AI won’t draft a winning motion or show up in court for you. But when applied to your intake process, for instance, AI […]
Why Trust is the New Currency in Legal Marketing When I first started my solo practice over 20 years ago, I believed what many lawyers believe: if you do good work, the clients will come. And sometimes they did. But other times? I’d see less experienced lawyers — even those who weren’t necessarily great at […]
If you’ve ever written a blog post, recorded a video, or sent out an email to your list — only to hear crickets — you’re not alone. I’ve been there. For years, I wrote informative content for my law firm website. It was accurate, professional, and educational. The kind of thing I was proud to […]