For almost two decades, I’ve trolled the internet for good advice to share here on how to start or run a successful law firm. And friends, let me tell you that it’s pretty slim pickings out there. Many of the
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My Shingle is a resource platform published by MyShingle.com that focuses on supporting solo and small law firm practitioners. It covers practical guidance on starting, operating, and growing a law practice, including boutique and corporate solo practices, part-time practices, and alternative legal careers. The blog addresses topics such as client relations, ethics and malpractice, future trends, marketing, operations, technology, and work-life balance for lawyers. It also offers webinars, guides, templates, and insights on leveraging AI tools in legal practice. The content is tailored to meet the diverse needs of lawyers seeking independence or flexible practice models.
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Start a Law Firm in 2023 – FREE Webinar October 18!
Are you thinking about starting a law firm? Or maybe you’ve just started and find yourself with more questions than answers. Fear not! It’s time for MyShingle.com’s annual webinar, Make 2023 the Year to Start a Law Firm. Unlike many…
Start a Law Firm To Serve Clients Biglaw Won’t
Ordinarily, you’d expect a large law firm to celebrate one of its lawyers securing a major victory at the United States Supreme Court. But that wasn’t Kirkland & Ellis reaction last June following then-partner Paul Clement’s win in a major…
FREE Marketing CheatSheets for Law Firms
Are you overwhelmed by marketing options? Unsure whether marketing vendors are selling you a bill of goods? Trying to figure out what marketing will give you the best bang for the buck? You’re in luck. MyShingle has just updated our…
Make Money Mondays: Can Law Firms Use Nano Influencers for Marketing?
Three years ago when I first posted about lawyers using microinfluencers, TikTok was barely a blip on the marketing radar. Fast forward to today, and social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram reels are empowering nano influencers, defined by Influencer…
FREE Professional Photos for Lawyer Owners The First Monday in October at SCOTUS
With the first Monday in October fast approaching, many of us solo and small firm lawyers look ahead to a divided Court that doesn’t speak for us or many of our clients. In particular, many solo and small firm lawyers…
FIndlaw Finds a Way To Compete Head to Head With the Lawyers Who Pay Its Bills
With the legal tech market now valued at $27.6 billion, it was only a matter of time before a company serving lawyers would succumb to the siren’s song of deregulation and launch a DIY service to compete with its own…
How Much Do Solo and Small Firm Lawyers Earn?
How Much Do Solos Earn? An Excerpt from Solo by Choice: Among its expansive topics, Solo by Choice briefly covers what solos earn – a topic I’ve also addressed at MyShingle here and here. Accurate information on solo salaries are…
Key Trends in Client Service That Lawyers Need to Know
Though it seems counter-intuitive, these days, top client service depends more on digital engagement and self-service options than personal human interaction. At least that’s one of the findings of the 2022 State of Service Report sponsored by Salesforce, reports ZDNet. …
Is Cold Calling for Lawyers Obsolete?
In the past, when I embarked on a new venture or needed to find work or referrals quickly, I’d typically make both warm calls (to colleagues I know) as well as cold calls to prospects who I might find in…