How to Write Standard Operating Procedures for a Small Law Firm
Ask a small firm how a new matter gets opened and you’ll often get three different answers from three different people. Written procedures fix that. Here is how to write them without turning it into a six month project.
How to Set Up a Virtual Law Practice the Right Way
A virtual practice can cut overhead and let you serve clients across a wider area. It can also create ethics problems fast if you treat it like an office you just happen to work from home. Here is what to set up first.
Flat Fees, Hourly Billing, or Subscriptions? Choosing the Right Pricing Model for Your Law Firm
The billable hour built the modern legal industry. It also frustrates clients, punishes efficiency, and makes small firms harder to run. Here's how to think about pricing models — and which one might fit your firm best.
When (and How) to Hire Your First Associate at a Small Law Firm
Hiring your first associate can transform your firm — or it can cost you a year of profit and a lot of stress. The difference is whether you hire at the right time, for the right role, with a clear plan.
How Small Law Firms Can Compete with Bigger Firms Without a Bigger Budget
Small law firms are often out-resourced but not out-positioned. The firms that grow are the ones that lean into what makes them different — and stop trying to operate like a scaled-down version of a big firm.