Practicing law is hard enough. But solo practitioners and small firm attorneys also face numerous business questions on a daily basis.
If you have these questions, then finding an experienced law firm owner to consult with in a professional manner can be an invaluable endeavor.
Get advice from someone who has been there. We don’t seek to replace your friends, colleagues, mentors, etc., as sources of helpful information. But as a professional service, Modern Legal Media has the incentive to invest in a deep understanding of your circumstances and propose solutions that are most likely to help you . . . not just what worked for someone else in their different situation.
Here are 25 business questions out of many you might have as a solo practitioner or small firm attorney:
- How much does it cost to start my own firm?
- What equipment do I need?
- How do I get my first corporate legal client?
- Can I run my business law firm from home?
- Do I need professional responsibility insurance?
- When should I hire an associate to help expand my practice?
- Where can I find reliable attorneys to refer my clients to in areas beyond my expertise?
- Should I invest in nice furniture for my office?
- Will established companies trust a solo business attorney to represent them?
- How do I determine what to charge?
- What is the best billing software for business lawyers?
- Is a virtual receptionist right for my firm?
- What social media platforms should I use?
- How should we structure our partnership agreement and compensation structure?
- Who can help me get my accounting straight?
- Is my practice niche enough?
- Does SEO matter for business lawyers?
- Can I sell my law practice when I want to retire?
- What should I name my firm?
- How much should I spend on legal research services?
- Do I need a better website?
- Should I hire a paralegal or legal assistant?
- Would any software make us more efficient?
- When should we open a second office?
- Why aren’t clients paying my bills?
If you’re looking to answers to these or other similar questions, contact us to learn more about our lawyer consulting services.
