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Two More Niche Practice Ideas
On the surface, the two articles that I’m linking in this post have nothing in common or nothing to do with solo practice. But if you look deeper, you’ll see the obvious connection: both offer ideas for niche practice. This article, Lawyer’s specialty: Advice for gay, unmarried couples, Pittsburgh Post Gazette (2/27/06) describes a biglaw…
Read MoreNiche Blogs
Kevin O’Keefe of Lex Blog has a post on niche blogging, summarizing tips by Darren Rowse on choosing a niche topic. The tips include selecting a topic that interests you, where there’s not yet much competition and which will offer enough content. These tips are particularly important these days in starting a law related blog,…
Read MoreMore on Why Niches Are Delicious
As I pointed out in this earlier post, finding a niche can help grow your practice. And, as Tom Kane pointed out months ago (don’t know how I missed it), a niche can help a solo survive in the big city. And now, there’s yet another article, Finding a Niche (Jan. 2006) that describes how…
Read MoreFinding a Niche
This month’s buzz word must be “niche marketing,” (see here for my earlier posts on interesting niches). Last Thursday, I listened in on the Nader Anise teleconference that I posted about here last week. The mystery guest was The Pet Lawyer, Molly Gaussa and the focus of the call was Niche Marketing (Nader is offering…
Read MoreNiche Practice: Historic Preservation
Here’s a history making attorney: Sam Slaymaker, who’s Making Local History By Focusing on Preservation (Lancaster News, 9/3/05). According to the article, Sam Slaymaker becomes first local attorney to devote an entire practice to preservation law. He hopes to serve homeowners, farm families, real-estate developers and municipalities. Slaymaker has the background for his niche –…
Read MoreEmbarking on the Solo Legal Practice Journey
Embarking on the Solo Legal Practice Journey In an era where the legal profession is shrouded in stereotypes and overshadowed by large firm narratives, the allure of solo practice remains a well-kept secret, offering an unprecedented blend of autonomy, personal growth, and professional satisfaction. Deciding to start a solo legal practice is a pivotal moment…
Read MoreHow to Start a Law Firm: From Idea to Implementation
How to Start a Law Firm: From Idea to Implementation Every monumental endeavor begins with an idea, a spark. For aspiring legal entrepreneurs, that spark often ignites from a desire for autonomy—a craving to practice law on their own terms, without the constraints or compromises inherent in traditional law firm structures. To cultivate this seed,…
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Solo And Small Firms: 2018 In Review And What’s Next Why Becoming By Michelle Obama Must Become Required Reading For Women Law Students And Lawyers Scholars Flummoxed That Minority Lawyers Can Have High Levels of Professional Satisfaction When They Primarily Practice As ‘Lowly’ Solo Practitioners Bringing The Two Faces Of Legal Innovation Together And Survey…
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