This story is TRUE. Names are changed.
In my first year of practice, an Egyptian man named Abdel hired me to represent him in the sale of his bodega. When I asked why he was selling, he told me his
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The Solo Practice University Blog, published by Solo Practice University, focuses on practical guidance and resources for solo and small law firm practitioners. It covers topics such as marketing strategies for new law firms, fee agreement construction, productivity tools tailored for solo lawyers, and business development beyond client referrals. The blog also addresses the emotional and professional challenges faced by solo practitioners, including coping with difficult practice areas like personal injury law. It aims to support lawyers in building and managing independent legal practices through educational content and expert guest lectures.
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Days of Future Passed – Law Practice in 2025 (Part 5) – Guest Lecture with Jared Correia
In Part 5 of this great series, we will discuss what legal marketing will look like in the not too distant future. This will include:
Paid Verification
Video & Audio Content
Short Form Content
Virtual Reality
Meta Verse(s)
Community-Focused Networking…
Rise of the Machines – Is AI Ready To Impact Your Solo Law Firm – Guest Lecture with Jared Correia
This is a MUST LISTEN podcast. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and now Generative AI has hit the world like a meteor and the consequences are and will continue to be profound. You may be more familiar with the term ChatGPT because…
Accelerate Your Business Growth With These Tips
Learn what you can do today to secure sustainable growth tomorrow. Great no cost download jam-packed with information!Written by Susan Cartier Liebel
ALJ at the PVB – Law Stories with Barry Seidel
By Barry Seidel
Back in the 1980’s, for a few years I was an Administrative Law Judge at the NYC Parking Violations Bureau (ALJ at the PVB). The Law Journal ad said all you needed was five years in practice and the job…
Days of Future Passed – Law Practice in 2025 (Part 4) – Guest Lecture with Jared Correia
In part four we are going to look at trends in law firm ‘employees’ and we use the term very broadly. Why broadly? Because we need to look at the role of non-lawyers, AI (Artificial Intelligence) as an ‘employee’, Technology…
“Law Stories” – Noxious Liquids
By Barry Seidel
Early in my solo career, I had a part-time gig working for the NYC taxi driver’s union. My friend’s wife’s Dad was the founder and President of the union. They represented drivers in contract negotiations with the City, provided health…
Learn the Truth About Customer Service in the X-pectation Files
George Washington had wooden teeth.
Humans only use 10% of our brains.
The customer is always right.
Myths and misconceptions are a part of life. And while some are harmless or easily debunked—no mother will mind if you step on…
Days of Future Passed – Law Practice in 2025 (Part 3) – Guest Lecture with Jared Correia
We are coming to the end of the 2nd Wave of Legal Tech. Yes, I know. You’ve only just started embracing the first wave of legal tech! But it is happening fast and you need to catch up. We will…
Perspective. Perspective. Perspective.
Life is all about perspective. Expectations, I have found, do more harm then good. If our expectations are too high we will always be disappointed because we don’t allow for unplanned opportunities. If our expectations are too low, we may…