Not exact matches
Finding other
solo attorneys to share resources with can be a game - changer when
making the most of your budget, and can even include sharing support staff such
as paralegals and receptionists.
«I thought it would be good to build a book of business and then I would have the option to take it to a firm if I decide to
make that career transition in the future... I am passionate about being an
attorney as a second career and on working on building a law practice, however that plays out — whether
as a
solo practitioner or at a firm,» said Lockerby.
Yesterday,
as you may recall, I mentioned Carolyn Elefant's advice that
solo and small - firm
attorneys should not try to
make a living exclusively on court - appointed work.
Whether you are starting your own
solo practice or working for a big firm,
make a conscious effort to find
attorney (s) who are willing to mentor you
as a new
attorney.
It explains why I enjoy Twitter and Facebook so much, but the fact that I'm a
solo - practice
attorney shows that I've
made choices that reinforce my value of Freedom / Independence at least
as often.
You can
make a really awesome living
as a
solo attorney, but if you have the ambitions to scale up, hire associates and add on other lawyers, it can be really challenging.