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Why Do I Blog? The Perspective of a New Solo Practitioner - Joe Dane

Posted on October 15, 2008
This guest post is actually featured on Grant Griffith's Blog For Profit, but since I know Joe and Grant I feel totally comfortable 'snagging' it for my readers. Joe Dane was a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, working uniformed patrol for the...

How Do Your Clients Find You - Or Do They?

Posted on October 14, 2008
If you are reading my blog chances are you have a certain comfort level on the internet, do searches through popular search engines such as Google, Yahoo and others, maybe book airline flights, order from Amazon, joined Facebook and/or LinkedIn....

"Tip of the Week" - Never Give Anyone Authority To Sign Your Checks

Posted on October 12, 2008
In general, when you run a business it is not uncommon to have another authorized to sign checks to pay vendors, landlords, etc. This is done for convenience so you don't have to micromanage and can actually spend time running...

Where Are All the Lawyers Going? Overseas?

Posted on October 10, 2008
Almost a year ago, I wrote a post titled Millions of Americans Are Thinking of Leaving the U.S. and Millions of Americans are Thinking of Leaving the U.S. (Part II). Even if you've read these posts before, they are both...

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I Hope Our Government Can Steer As Well As This Pilot

Posted on October 10, 2008
Let's hope those in charge of our economy can land as well in this crisis as this pilot.

When Times Get Tough the Tough Solos Start Building Their Practice

Posted on October 10, 2008
There is an interesting phenomenon afoot. The tougher the times, the more people get up off the couch, break through their "I'm afraid" paralysis and finally start taking charge of their lives in a way they may not have in...

Solos - Defending Speeders Can Be Profitable

Posted on October 08, 2008
Under a new law in Florida, fines for those who speed can be between $1,000 and $5,000:On the second day the new law was in effect this month, officers using airplanes cited 80 drivers traveling at up to 150 mph...

Law After the Boom - It's Over For Big Law...But What About Solos?

Posted on October 06, 2008
In his inaugural post for American Lawyer and now appearing at Law.com, Paul Lippe, founder and CEO of LegalOnRamp (catering to Big Law) discusses why Big Law must recognize the Boom is over and rethink how they are going to...

"Tip of the Week" - Scheduling Through 'When is Good'

Posted on October 05, 2008
H/T to Allison Shields of LegalEase for turning me on to this nifty and FREE time-management tool that helps to eliminate phone and e-mail tag when trying to schedule a meeting. It's called "When Is Good."Here's how it works: When...

What Lawyers Can Learn About Marketing from the Obama Campaign

Posted on October 03, 2008
(UPDATE: I wrote this post in February, 2007 to highlight brilliant marketing, not to endorse one candidate over another - at that time he was vying for the democratic nomination against Hillary Clinton. However, the Obama campaign has done it,...

Buy Your Law Firm Domain Name NOW ..and Trademark...Before Someone Else Does

Posted on October 02, 2008
I've written on this before but it never fails to amaze me that lawyers don't buy their internet real estate now before it's too late. But here's the twist. If you haven't purchased it and are using a name you...

Going Solo - Confessions and Inspirations - Sergei Lemberg

Posted on October 01, 2008
It is often discussed that solo practitioners will do best by being laser-focused on a niche. While great minds differ on this topic (as I believe success in choice of practice areas is unique to each individual), Sergei Lemberg has...

(OT) National Geographic's Top Pictures Of The Year

Posted on September 26, 2008
I will be away for a few days and decided to post some extraordinary pictures to take our minds off of the economy, the election, the price of gas, student loans, getting clients and whatever else may ail our psyches....

'Going Solo - Confessions and Inspirations' - Ryan Roberts

Posted on September 25, 2008
Ryan Roberts is a relatively new solo in Texas who works with startups. He is known to his clients and on the internet as The Startup Lawyer. His effective use of technology has helped him get large clients who also...

Have Blogging Platforms Become Antiquated....Already?

Posted on September 22, 2008
This provocative title is in response to a post by Stephanie West Allen where she discusses blogging and references back to a post by Alex Manchester who in turn responds to a post by James Dellow's Blogging Manifesto. In James...

"Tip of the Week" - Setting Goals is Easy with Lifetick.com

Posted on September 21, 2008
Setting goals has never been easier with Lifetick.com. This is an easy, free and very intuitive program which allows you to set goals for yourself, check status, edit, update, journal your journey and more to help you achieve your goals....

If You Think The Economy is Troubled, What Are You Doing To Help Your Business

Posted on September 19, 2008
John Jantsch writes a terrific piece called "7 Time-Tested Ways to Dig Out From a Recession". My position, however, is a little different. You should be doing these things ALL THE TIME. While you can read all seven ideas on...

There May Be Some Truth To This Social Media Video

Posted on September 18, 2008
(H/T to Lisa Solomon) This tongue-n-cheek video pretty much says it all when it comes to Twitter, the good, the bad and the ugly. But it also brings up some important points about the evolution of social media. Twitter is...

A Great Lawyer - A Great Charity - A Great Opportunity Sept. 22

Posted on September 17, 2008
I've been so behind on so many things due to my involvement with Solo Practice University that I almost forgot my promise to let others know (especially Connecticut attorneys) about a great charity event being sponsored September 22, 2008 for...

Bank Failures and the Solo Practitioner

Posted on September 16, 2008
Given the recent news this week concerning major financial institutions and the potential rippling effect on other financial institutions, I thought I would repost: If A Bank Fails, What Is a Solo Practitioner's Responsibilities? - Guest Blogger, Ed Poll It...

When Catastrophe Strikes Your Solo Practice

Posted on September 16, 2008
My friend, Chuck Newton, a solo practitioner from The Woodlands, Texas, wrote this post yesterday: SORRY. (TEMPORARILY) OUT OF BUSINESS I found someone to let me use Internet a short time. It looks likely that this blog will be out...

7 Secrets to Successful Communication - A Guide For Solo Practitioners

Posted on September 15, 2008
Over a lifetime of sales, advocacy, advertising, promotion, teaching, consulting and more I've had the occasion to work with probably thousands of people. As such, I've learned a few things about what makes someone effective at getting their ideas across...

"Tip of the Week" - How to Deal With Indecision

Posted on September 14, 2008
This may sound contradictory, but it's not. Often, those who believe they would like to go solo think if they make this choice it is a 'forever' choice. Therefore, they fret and worry and think it must be done at...

Lawyers Are Tweeting Away - Time to Join Them in the Forefront

Posted on September 11, 2008
Adrian Lurssen of JDSupra Blog who Tweets @JDTwitt, has compiled a terrific list of lawyers, legal professionals and those who service the legal field who are on Twitter. I know for an unequivocal fact, I have met countless people I...

SPU Awards 100 Lifetime Scholarships in Three Weeks!

Posted on September 10, 2008
(This was recently published to those who follow Solo Practice University?. ) This is SO exciting and immensely gratifying. David and I wanted to start building the Solo Practice University? community by awarding 100 free lifetime scholarships to current law...

Solosez Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico - Go If You Can

Posted on September 08, 2008
I've written about Solosez before, yet it was only last year in 2007 I had the opportunity to attend my first Solosez conference in Philadelphia. It was great because I finally got to meet the people behind the blogs I...

"Tip of the Week" - Remote Deposits

Posted on September 07, 2008
Remote deposit for the busy lawyer is not only a tremendous time saver with it's expedience, but also eco-friendly as one no longer needs to make a separate trip to the bank to do check deposits. What is remote deposit?...

5 Blogs & 5 Blawgers

Posted on September 05, 2008
It's been a long while since I've received a ?five things? meme! Jordan Furlong of Law 21 tagged me in his recent post to continue this game: ?The idea is to post links to five great blogs (other than law...

"The Associates" Edition of "The Complete Lawyer"

Posted on September 03, 2008
This month's edition of The Complete Lawyer is now on line and it is all about 'The Associate' and jam packed with great articles. "Today's associates have no illusions of job security. Instead, they seek "employability security": portable experience and...

Current Law Students Eligible For Lifetime Scholarships at Solo Practice University

Posted on September 01, 2008
(Note: For those who have already contacted me regarding scholarships, no need to do so again. You will hear from us shortly.) On August 20th we broadcast a special message to subscribers of our Solo Practice University? E-zine who identified...

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