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Posted on 4/23/15 at 11:01 am to Tornado Alley
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I tinkered with a "business plan" last fall, of sorts. The overhead for starting a law firm is not high. Anyone ever advertised through Google AdWords? I've heard that's an awesome way to get your name to potential clients.
I have not personally, but once worked at a small firm where being the top search result was important due to a particular practice niche.
Anyway, AdWords is a real deal and there are real people who know how to work it. But for every honest expert are 3 hacks, so getting a really good recommendation and doing your research is key.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 11:02 am to Pettifogger
Gotcha.
Are local bar association referral services worth much?
Are local bar association referral services worth much?
Posted on 4/23/15 at 11:02 am to Tornado Alley
Find a guy to do your website. I found a gut who did everything (logo, cards, website) and it cost me 700 bucks. A freaking steal, and I promise you I would put my website against anybody's. It's beautiful. You can also pay for Google search optimization and ad words. Most firms charge thousands for a site. Don't do it. You can find a freelance stud rather easily.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 11:04 am to SabiDojo
There is supposedly a reddit marketplace for such things that is highly recommended by Lawyerist and other solo/small firm online guides.
Speaking of online stuff, any websites y'all recommend geared towards solos/small firms?
Speaking of online stuff, any websites y'all recommend geared towards solos/small firms?
This post was edited on 4/23/15 at 11:06 am
Posted on 4/23/15 at 11:05 am to Tornado Alley
Dude, my logo is badass too. My guy really hit it out of the park.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 11:05 am to SabiDojo
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I would put my website against anybody's.
Link?
Posted on 4/23/15 at 11:07 am to GaryMyMan
HA! Nice try. 
This post was edited on 4/23/15 at 11:07 am
Posted on 4/23/15 at 11:07 am to SabiDojo
I'm not trying to doxx you or anything, but I'd like to see if you want to share. I am from tLandmass and know plenty of folks in Jackson. Send it to my email if you want.
iheartauburnphan23@yahoo.com
iheartauburnphan23@yahoo.com
This post was edited on 4/23/15 at 11:08 am
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:16 pm to schlow mo
I've been practicing at a small firm for 1.5 years now, and I feel like I'm at a crossroads. Trying to decide if I want to get on with a larger firm with steady business or do something else entirely. I feel like I am in a rut.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:18 pm to DVA Tailgater
I'm in a similar boat. If you do something entirely different, what do you have in mind?
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:21 pm to DVA Tailgater
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Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:43 pm to SabiDojo
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I'm in a similar boat. If you do something entirely different, what do you have in mind?
Something with a salary and reliable support staff. Other than that, I have no idea.
Worst case scenario, I would become a teacher and make more than I'm making now.
Alternatively, most of the attorneys in my area are extremely old, so maybe I should just wait them out.
This post was edited on 4/23/15 at 1:45 pm
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:58 pm to DVA Tailgater
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Alternatively, most of the attorneys in my area are extremely old, so maybe I should just wait them out.
I wouldn't wait them out, I would actively seek them out. Take them to lunch and ask them about their practice, how they developed it.
Or I would stop being a lawyer. There's that, too.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 2:01 pm to LoveThatMoney
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Or I would stop being a lawyer. There's that, too.
Best advice so far.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 2:09 pm to SabiDojo
Started at a big law firm doing labor and employment litigation. Interesting work but tons of billable hour pressure and upcoming pressure to bring in my own clients/revenue. Made the switch to in-house for large company and I love it. Now I basically just get to counsel internal clients and manage outside counsel (i.e., I call them at 4:00 p.m. Friday with an emergency project rather than being he recipient of said calls). Rarely work more than about 45 hours a week, hardly ever work on the weekend except to keep an eye on emails. Comparable compensation when you factor in all of the benefits too.
If you can get in-house with a large stable company, that's the way to go.
If you can get in-house with a large stable company, that's the way to go.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 2:31 pm to elposter
I started practicing 25 years ago. Most lawyers hated it back then. I think about fifty percent of my graduating class left the practice after 5 years. This is not new.
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Posted on 4/23/15 at 2:34 pm to SabiDojo
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quote:
Or I would stop being a lawyer. There's that, too.
Best advice so far.
You can't stop being a lawyer. Once achieved, it's an immutable characteristic. Like being white.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 2:35 pm to SabiDojo
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Best advice so far.
Wow, that's incredible. I've been thinking about retiring for a couple of years and I thought I might go to law school just to say I did. You guys are talking me off the ledge.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 2:37 pm to Pettifogger
Being "white" is not an immutable characteristic, you POC-shaming shitlord. 
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