legal sanity
going solo
Over at My Shingle, Carolyn Elefant introduces her latest column on growing and maintaining a solo law practice. The article sets out some common reasons why lawyers shun the solo career they really want. Nimbly navigating these potential roadblocks in turn, Elefant makes a convincing argument for making your dream solo enterprise a reality. I particularly like the closing paragraph, so I’ll reiterate it here: “So, if you've been dreaming of starting your own law practice, let 2005 be the year you overcome what's been holding you back. I guarantee that when the year draws to a close, the only thing that you'll regret about the endeavor is not having done it sooner.” Having moved from Biglaw practice through a small partnership and onto my current solo gig, I can say first hand that she’s absolutely right. Solo work isn’t for everyone and it certainly has its ups and downs. But it was always in my blood and I’ve never been happier professionally as I am now.
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As an emerging non-solo (i.e. a solo connected to other solos, the near infinite resources of the internet and thus not really alone at all), I am so excited to be striking out on my own on January 1, 2005. I have practiced with several firms, big and small. I have worked for corporate firms, PI firms, mass tort firms and my own firm for several years. Change is good, right?
I will chronicle my adventures on my web site, with blow by blow details about quitting, transitioning to my own firm, start-up, technology, billing and innovation.
Don't wish me luck. I'm going to rely on pure 'motive' power instead.
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