Solo Practice

Laid Off By Cadwalader? Why Not Solo by Choice?

 This post is for the 96 Cadwalader attorneys who were pink slipped today.   Let me blunt:  consider starting a law firm.  No, don't do it now while you're still nursing your wounds; getting axed is never pleasant even when it's not your fault (and hey, we all know that it's economics pure and simple).  But after you've had time to grieve and you start planning your future, give it some thought.  And if you don't believe it's possible, then take a look at this pile of posts from the past five years about biglaw attorneys finding big satisfaction and big success by starting a practice.  And take a look at my book, Solo by Choice which makes the case for why you should consider starting a firm in today's legal economy and shows how to leverage 21st century trends like technology, outsourcing, social networking, and alternative billing to succeed.

Here are some past posts to consider:

Why You Can Succeed In Your Own Practice Even if You Floundered At Your Job

Why McKee Nelson Associates Should Consider Starting A Firm

Don't Just Leave Partnership Track; Bypass It By Starting A Firm

Biglaw Lawyer Goes Solo

Why 2008 Will Be A Banner Year For Starting A Firm

Biglaw Attorneys Find Happiness in Solo Practice

Biglaw Attorneys Downsize to Solo Practice

Biglaw Attorneys With Big Clients Start A Firm

Biglaw Litigators Form Boutiques

Large Firm Lawyers Starting Firms

They Could Have Stayed At Biglaw But Didn't

From Biglaw to Reproduction Rights Niche Practice

No Regrets for These Biglaw Attorneys Turned Solo

Free ebook on Social Networking For Lawyers (social networking will help you whether you look for a new job or decide to open your own)

If you have any questions about starting a firm or need assistance, shoot me an email at elefant@myshingle.com

Full post as published by My Shingle.com on July 30, 2008 (boomark / email).