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.


transferable skills
Uncovering Transferable Skills: How to Identify a Niche Lawyer’s Hard and Soft Skills

Are you stuck in your current practice area or are your skills transferable? Transferable skills refer to the abilities and knowledge that can be applied across different jobs and industries. These skills enhance a candidate’s versatility ...

Annie Little - September 22, 2024
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How to Increase Your Billable Rate

Advice on setting your annual billable rate increase — and how to tell your clients.

David Ackert - September 19, 2024
law firm bonuses
Understanding Law Firm Bonuses: A Simpler Bonus Structure for Associates, Paralegals and You

Brooke Lively | Consider rolling out a new bonus structure designed for the greater good of the entire firm.

Brooke Lively - September 19, 2024
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Top 10 Challenges of Being a Law Firm Managing Partner

Wendy Merrill | Whatever the reason for assuming the role, few attorneys anticipate what awaits them in the MP's corner office.

Wendy Merrill - September 17, 2024
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Handeling Settlement Funds: A Best-Practices Checklist

Best practices for handling settlement funds starts with a properly written and executed contingent fee agreement. This document should clearly communicate to the client how funds from a settlement check will be disbursed. In the case when a ...

Peggy Gruenke - September 14, 2024
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How To Value a Law Firm: Understanding What Your Firm is Worth

Brooke Lively | Here are the two most important factors that determine your firm's value — if you want to sell.

Brooke Lively - September 12, 2024
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6 Lessons From My First 6 Months as a Solo Practitioner

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
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Zoom Backgrounds for Lawyers: Looking Good in a Tiny Square!

Bull Garlington | Zoom backgrounds for professionals that are free, high-resolution, and allow a little wiggle room for creativity — without going too far.

Bull Garlington - September 11, 2024
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MyCase Product Review: Five Things You Didn’t Know About MyCase

Product Review | MyCase continues to innovate from an already impressive foundation. Here are highlights from its recent revamp.

Jared Correia - September 5, 2024
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Mindset Shift: Building a Thriving Legal Business

Molly McGrath | Control your thoughts and you control your destiny. A law firm leader’s role is to find and develop top talent. This mindset shift helps you see people more clearly and make better decisions.

Molly McGrath - September 5, 2024
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