How to Start a Law Firm
Looking for a complete, step-by-step roadmap to launch your new firm? While you can browse our latest articles and expert columns below, we have consolidated our absolute best strategies, financial checklists, and practice management tips into one comprehensive guide. Visit our ultimate blueprint on Starting a Law Firm to access the foundational frameworks you need to build a highly profitable, sustainable private practice from day one.
If you’re on the fence about whether to start your own practice, these tips from Robert Theofanis may inspire you to make the leap.
Robert Theofanis - September 12, 2024
Sasha Berson | After owning your firm for a while, you thought you'd be much further along.
Sasha Berson - August 24, 2023
Teddy Snyder | These three issues are important to every firm, but they take on a new dynamic in a family-run practice.
Theda C. Snyder - April 26, 2023
Book Review | The third edition of “Solo by Choice," aka the solo practice bible, provides a no-nonsense road map guide to going solo or reinvigorating your post-pandemic solo practice.
Susan Cohodes - March 1, 2023
Location, professional atmosphere, private offices, paralegal support, networking opportunities. These are all important considerations when shopping for a legal shared office space. But before you sign up, here are questions to ask about the ...
Ron Bockstahler - July 28, 2022
Be sure to run a proper trademark search and file for federal registration before you fall in love with the name for your new law firm.
Josh Gerben - May 28, 2022
Joshua Baron | Building a sustainable law practice that depends solely on referrals requires providing outstanding client service and showing your appreciation for every referral that comes your way.
Joshua Baron - May 5, 2021
Book Preview | Attorney Ali Katz explains the three things you need to use free marketing, so you can build your practice without spending too much money.
Ali Katz - October 5, 2020
Dan Christensen | When starting your own law firm, you must think beyond what it means to be a successful lawyer and consider what it takes to be a successful business owner.
Dan Christensen - September 17, 2020
Family law attorney Russell Knight shares a time-tested solution that allows a solo practitioner to bring on additional staff with little to no risk.
Russell Knight - February 11, 2020