Managing a Law Firm

Managing a Law Firm


There is a timeless truth in our profession that every attorney eventually confronts: being a brilliant legal tactician does not automatically make you a successful business owner. Running a modern law firm requires an entirely separate skillset—one that balances financial precision, operational scaling, and team culture.

If you are ready to stop firefighting administrative tasks and start building a highly profitable, scalable enterprise on your own terms, explore our complete, interactive master handbook: Managing a Law Firm: The Modern Partner’s Blueprint.

For targeted strategies, quick operational toolkits, and curated expert columns, browse our deep-dive archives directly below.


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Did You Know Being a Terrible Guitar Player Could Make You a Better Lawyer?

Your brain doesn’t care if you are any good at your creative hobbies. Karen Skinner explains why being terrible may actually make you a better lawyer.

Karen Skinner - June 22, 2026
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My Unrequited Love for the ReMarkable Paper Pro Move

Analog Attorney | The new Remarkable Paper Pro Move isn’t just a device—it's a lifestyle upgrade, a productivity revolution, a pocket-sized portal to a paperless paradise.

Bull Garlington - June 15, 2026
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Law Firm Billing Leakage: You Are Giving Money Away Before the Invoice Goes Out

Amy Coats | I’ve seen firms where the gap between hours logged and hours billed was as high as 20%. They had no idea the billing leakage existed because nobody was measuring it.

Amy Coats - June 11, 2026
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Law Firm Employee Retention: What a Fully Remote Agency Can Teach You About Keeping Good People

How do you keep good people when everyone works from home?” Casey Meraz tells what worked (and what did not) for his fully remote company, a new INC Best Workplace designee.

Casey Meraz - June 10, 2026
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How Much Does It Cost To Start A Law Firm: A Guide for New Solo Practitioners

Wondering how much it costs to start a law firm? Discover the real-world expenses for launching a lean solo practice.

The Editors - June 9, 2026
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Growing Pains: Why Client Service Is Absolutely a Law Firm CFO’s Problem

Brooke Lively | If you scale one part of your growth system (like marketing) without scaling the rest (like hiring), you’re going to break something. Usually, it’s the client experience. Here's how to avoid that.

Brooke Lively - June 9, 2026
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Law Firm Write-Offs: What Your Leakage Is Trying to Tell You

Amy Coats | Stop treating law firm write-offs as an unavoidable cost. Learn to audit your billing leaks and reclaim lost revenue.

Amy Coats - June 4, 2026
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Law Firms With the Highest Associate Job Satisfaction in 2026

What do associates really want, and which firms succeed in making them happy? BTI's Michael Rynowecer shares highlights from the Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026 Survey.

Michael Rynowecer - June 3, 2026
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Truth or Assumption? 4 Partner Patterns That Lead to Succession Planning Mistakes

Who wants to lead? Untested assumptions and polite, well-meaning lies can lead to succession planning mistakes. Tracy Callahan identifies four partner patterns that corrode even the strongest partnerships. Can you spot them in your firm?

Tracy Callahan - June 1, 2026
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The Managing Partner’s Dilemma (And How to Remedy It)

Wendy Merrill | It’s lonely at the top — an inconvenient reality most managing partners feel but don’t want to admit.

Wendy Merrill - May 30, 2026
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