Solo Law Club

Rural communities can be hard to network in as a solo lawyer. Let's talk about a few ways I've worked to improve my networking as a small town lawyer.

In this episode of  Solo Law Club , we delve into the transformative power of goal setting and strategic planning for solo law practitioners. Tony shares his personal journey of doubling his firm's income while reducing caseloads, emphasizing the importance of annual, quarterly, and weekly planning. Inspired by Melissa Shanahan’s Velocity Work Mastery Group, he introduces the  Monday Map Friday Wr...

In this episode of  Solo Law Club , we dive into the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome that many solo lawyers face. Whether it’s the pressure to appear like an expert, comparing yourself to others, or doubting your abilities, imposter syndrome can hold you back from reaching your full potential. We cover: Why imposter syndrome hits solo lawyers particularly hard. Practical strategies to overcom...

We talked about rates a few episodes ago. Let's talk more about whether you should go flat fee or hourly.

Here's how I started using LegalBoards.com for Kanban organization and some automations to staff and clients.

Let's cover how to determine competitive yet profitable pricing for your services. I discuss factors like your practice area, local market, experience level, and overhead costs. I have some advice on flat fees versus hourly billing, and whether to offer payment plans as well.

When is the right time to hire? The decision to bring in support, whether through an assistant, paralegal, or contract attorneys can be a tough one. I will discuss the pros and cons of scaling, hiring decisions, and how to manage a team as a solo firm owner. I talk specifically about how I've used a remote receptionist service to offload the task of answering phone calls and scheduling leads/consu...

Your tech stack is really important to just work. Make sure you don't mess things up if you rely on something like a phone service - learn from my recent mistake, which I describe here.

What do you need to do to begin to think about starting a solo law firm? Listen to learn more. Check out FormationsCorp.com for the bookkeeping/financial service I mentioned.

Welcome! I look forward to your participation in future episodes.

In this December installment of The Focused Solo, Tony guides listeners through an intentional end-of-year reset designed to close out the current year with clarity and prepare for a purposeful start to the next. Instead of coasting or cramming through the final weeks of the year, this episode invites you to pause, look back at what worked, examine what didn’t, reconnect with your long-term vision...