You've decided to forge your own path and open your own law firm. Being your own boss comes with perks, no doubt: making your own schedule, having more flexibility, establishing what kind of cases you want to take, and maybe even having a life outside of work! But being the one at the helm also comes will a great deal of responsibility and pressure. There can be a variety of headaches, from managing the practice, to scheduling, to dealing with employee issues. The financial responsibility can also be daunting. FindLaw’s Opening Your Own Law Firm can help you address many of these issues, and more.
Opening Your Own Law Firm
Opening Your Own Law Firm Articles
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How Can You Start Your Own Legal Research and Writing Company?
I am currently employed at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where I began working in May, 1997, as a Law Clerk, and as an Attorney in May, 2000.
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How Much Money Does it Take to Start a Law Practice?
How much money should I have saved in order to start my own practice?
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Developing a Solo Law Practice and Office-Sharing
I am a law student considering a solo practice upon graduation from law school. Can you recommend some good resources on solo practice? What are the pros and cons of an office sharing arrangement?
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Overhead Expenses Associated with Starting Your Own Law Practice
What is the best way to set up a practice with minimum overhead and still financially survive?
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How Do I Find Clients for My Own Law Practice?
I am thinking of starting my own law practice. How do you find clients or drum up your own business?
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What Does Being Your Own Boss Do To Your STRESS Level?
Do you find that you actually are under more stress as your own boss or less stress because you are able to control your workload? Yes and yes! Life is full of stressors, both positive and negative, and self-employment offers lots of both.