New shingler Scheherazade Fowler (who’s in great company with other blogger-turned solos Dennis Kennedy, Kevin Heller and Howard Bashman, to name a distinguished few) publicly ponders whether she should keep her Massachusetts bar status active when she’s set up shop in Maine. No question, regardless of cost, a solo should never, ever, ever
2005
And here’s yet another story,
And here’s yet another story, NY Firm, Attorney Fail to Execute Retainer , New York Lawyer (3/31/05) on the importance of a retainer agreement. The article reports on a suit by law firm Fenderstock & Partners against its former client, attorney Stephen Shapiro to recover fees for services that Fenderstock provided, ironically, to defend Shapiro…
One Big Blog Party
It’s one, big blog party in Sarah Kellogg’s recent article, Do You Blog?, Washington Lawyer (Apr/May 2005). I’m quoted as are many of my blogging colleagues, too numerous to list here.
Help Wanted At My Shingle – Law or College Student
Wanted Immediately: law student or college student to assist with several upgrades to the site and restoration to its original format. Student should have blogging experience, ("plawdcasting" experience and/or abilities as well even better), rudimentary knowlege of HTML code (or ability/willingness to learn a couple of quick basics) and strong web-based research skills. Individual should…
The Law School Consortium
Here’s a news item about the Law School Consortium. It’s a program that recognizes the role that solo and small firm lawyers play in meeting the legal needs of the poor – and provides support for those who choose that route:
[CUNY Program Director Fred] Rooney calls this Low Bono legal assistance. By joining…
Being Nice Can Pay Off
Lawyers take different approaches to litigation – some believe that a threatening, aggressive demeanor produces results, some prefer a cool, professional air (think robotic!), others adopt a good old boy, blackslapping friendliness. This post by Seth Godin persuasively argues in favor of the power of being nice. (among other things, you may save your…
The Most Important Marketing Advice You Can Read
Some of the most important marketing advice you can find doesn’t come from law marketing gurus who counsel lawyers on what they think clients want. Rather, it comes from articles such as this one, How To Hire A Lawyer (NJ Star Ledger, 3/27/05) that advise prospective clients on what to look for in retaining a…
In light of the proposed
In light of the proposed bankruptcy legislation that would make credit counseling a mandatory prerequisite to a bankruptcy filing, a few of my solo colleagues have considered offering debt reduction services as part of their practice. For those considering this option, be sure to read David Giacalone’s post about what can go wrong with debt…
Do the Gutsy Thing
What’s the nerviest thing that you’ve ever done to bring in clients? For me, I suppose it’s been cold calls, though I’ve always longed to do more. For example, every time I attend a dull alumni lunch or bar event, I yearn to stand up, ting my glass and introduce myself and my practice. What…
Re-energize Your Practice
Solo practice keeps a lawyer so hopping, what with networking lunches, new client consultations, sending out bills and studying up on new areas of law that it’s hard to believe in those early years that it can ever turn dull or boring. But it does. And if that’s how you’re feeling about your practice now,…