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.
How to Build a Referral Network That Actually Sends You Business
Every small firm owner says they want more referrals. Few actually build a system to get them. Here's how to do it deliberately — and what separates referral networks that work from ones that just sit on a contact list.
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.
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.