Small Law Firm

Sharon Nelson and John Simek, with Michael Maschke | You may be small, but you still hold the valuable data of many people and small businesses.

Product Spotlight | NetDocuments. A document management system isn’t just where firms store and organize documents — it’s where work happens.

Veteran trial lawyer Robert Katzberg, author of the new book "The Vanishing Trial," on the key to achieving success and happiness in the business of law today.

Ruth Carter says having other streams of income helps provide financial stability in the unstable, often stressful world of solo practice. Her new side hustle targets people who won't pay a lawyer, but will buy an online course with legal information.

Catherine Sanders Reach | What should a lawyer know about accepting credit card payments and other types of e-payments? What are the options and ethics to consider?

During the year, most small firm owners can’t tell what they’ve been paid or how much it's really costing to run the firm. Here's a solution.

Megan Zavieh | Stress is sneaky. It influences your ability to think and work — even when you think you're "fine." Here is my story of realizing stress was getting to me, seeing the possibility of real harm, and taking a day to uncork some of ...

Catherine Tang is applying everything she learned about remote lawyering to her new solo practice, including these apps.

Maintaining a healthy relationship with your assistant is not an easy job. But, if you avoid these mistakes, a VLA can become an invaluable resource. With proper direction, they can baby-sit your law office in your absence.

One of the first things you need when you open a new law practice is a mailing address. If you’re a solo practitioner, you may be working out of your house, but you may not want your clients or potential clients knowing where you live. You may ...