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.