This new third edition of Solo by Choice lands at a pivotal moment as the legal profession emerges from the shadow of the pandemic. Though solo practice has often been a tough sell, the legal community – from new grads to senior lawyers – is taking a fresh look at law firm ownership for numerous reasons: the elimination of many traditional legal jobs, more enlightened attitudes towards entrepreneurship, technology advances and the capabilities that have slashed startup costs. and a desire to control one's destiny and do work that matters. 
Whether you’re a lawyer evaluating the solo option, or you're ready to start your own firm -- or you're an existing solo looking to update your practice to take advantage of new opportunities -- here is some of what you’ll learn in Solo by Choice: 
* How to decide whether solo’ing and small firm practice might be right for you; 
* How to overcome your biggest fears about solo practice; 
* How to select a practice area that serves your interests, financial goals, and lifestyle; 
* How to assess your technology needs and choose a tech stack for your practice; 
* How newly emerging business models can create new opportunities for solos; 
* How to build strong client relationships and develop a solid retainer agreement; 
* How to outsource and automate to manage busy times and grow your practice 
* How to leverage digital marketing and social media 
* How to manage personal challenges and maintain balance while running a successful practice.

Solo by Choice: How to Start Your Own Law Firm, and Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be

Elefant, Carolyn

Legal Education

LawyerAvenue Press

This book is dedicated to every lawyer who ever wanted to run the show but worried that going solo was career suicide ... every lawyer who wanted to solo but didn’t know how to set up the office and make it work ... every lawyer who never set foot in a courtroom but dreamed of one day practicing law their way.

Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be

A guide to opening and maintaining a solo or small firm law practice.

Solo by Choice 2011-2012: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be (Career Resources for a Life in the Law)

Self-Help

Decisionbooks

Solo by Choice The Companion Guide: 34 Questions That Could Transform Your Legal Career

Solo by Choice / Second Edition is a print-on-demand re-issue originally published in October 2011. It is dedicated to every lawyer who ever wanted to run the show, but worried that going solo was career suicide ... to every lawyer who wanted to solo but didn't know how to set up the office and make it work ... to every lawyer who never set foot in a courtroom or a boardroom but dreamed of one day practicing law their way ... and to every lawyer captivated by the promise of technology to enable better ways of serving clients and expanding access to justice. In short, this book is dedicated to becoming the lawyer you always wanted to be.

Solo by Choice, Second Edition: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be

Law Practice

Many lawyers view social media as a passing fad, but lawyers who dismiss social media do so at their peril. This cutting-edge guide shows lawyers how to use a practical, goal-centric approach to social media. By enabling lawyers to identify the social media platforms and tools that fit their practice, lawyers can implement them easily, efficiently, and ethically. Written by two lawyers, this book is designed with both the novice and advanced user in mind.

Social Media for Lawyers: The Next Frontier

Computers & Technology

Black, Nicole

Internet & Social Media

American Bar Association]

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