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Five tips for explaining rates and fees to new clients 

Published: September 26, 2011

Tags: attorney fees, legal fees, small firm, solo practice

Explaining your fees to clients is a common challenge for new attorneys. For lawyers hanging out their own shingle, here is some advice about discussing rates and fees with new clients.

ABA ethics proposals could impact small firm lawyers 

By: Sylvia Hsieh
Published: April 28, 2011

Tags: ABA, ABA Ethics Commission 20/20, American Bar Association, cloud computing, ethics, social media, social networking, solo practice, technology

The ABA Ethics Commission 20/20 recently met to discuss a package of proposals that are likely to affect small and solo law firms.

LegalTech 2011: New products and tools for the new year 

By: Correy Stephenson
Published: February 4, 2011

Tags: Advance for Solos, Backupify, electronic signatures, Green Law Solution, iphone, iPhone apps, LegalTech, LegalTech 2011, lexisnexis, Redact-It, social media, solo practice, technology

NEW YORK – Despite the snowstorm delaying flights and causing havoc on the roads, lawyers and tech experts flocked to LegalTech 2011 to see new legal technology services and products. Here is a look at some of the interesting new offerings:

Short-term legal teams offer solos and small firm lawyers help when they need it 

By: Kimberly Atkins
Published: February 1, 2011

Tags: practice management, solo practice

Solo practitioners or small firm attorneys facing an upcoming trial, appeal, mediation or other major project may feel like they are heading into battle alone, particularly if opposing counsel has the benefit of a larger firm’s support staff.

But solos and small practices can put together legal teams – even for short-term tasks – that can rival their opponents’, all without breaking the bank.

The year in law firm marketing and management 

By: Sylvia Hsieh
Published: January 11, 2011

Tags: legal marketing, marketing, practice management, solo practice, technology

In 2010, Lawyers USA covered a range of marketing and law firm management topics for small and solo law firms, whether you’ve been practicing for years or are just starting out.

Here’s a look at some of our top stories on managing and marketing your firm:

Should you consider a virtual law practice? 

By: Correy Stephenson
Published: November 15, 2010

Tags: 20 Things Lawyers Need to Know in 2011, ethics, solo practice, virtual law practice

A virtual law practice offers many advantages for a solo or small firm lawyer.

Flat fee billing another alternative for solos, small firms

By: Correy Stephenson
Published: August 20, 2010

Tags: billing, flat fee billing, practice management, solo practice

Lawyers looking for an alternative billing method to utilize when portfolio billing isn’t right for a client should consider flat fee billing.

Portfolio billing: A valuable option for solos, small firms

By: Correy Stephenson
Published: August 20, 2010

Tags: billing, portfolio billing, practice management, solo practice

Solos and small firms looking for ways to attract new customers and stabilize their income should consider an increasingly popular option: portfolio billing.

Project management principles can help solos, small-firm lawyers 

By: Nora Tooher
Published: July 15, 2010

Tags: practice management, project management, solo practice

Construction supervisors have used project management techniques for decades to complete buildings. Now several legal consultants are urging attorneys to apply similar tools to their practices and cases.

Maximizing the value of your practice 

By: Mark Powers and Shawn McNalis
Published: June 3, 2010

Tags: practice management, recession, solo practice

If you are a sole practitioner or the owner of a small firm, its sale may be the key to funding your retirement. And there are client development and practice management tips you can utilize now to help maximize your firm’s value down the road.