The Coronavirus and COVID-19 have led to tremendous changes in the way to run a law office. MY OWN LAW PRACTICE As a result of COVID-19, I had to temporarily close my thriving criminal defense/personal injury Law Practice. I employ four people and the office is in a converted 1920’s era house. The next few […]
The year that I passed the bar exam, the economy was tight and there was a glut of new lawyers. My wife and I were responsible for two teenagers in High School, and could not relocate without uprooting them. I hung out my shingle and took a contract attorney position to earn a small amount […]
Sometimes a person just needs a career break. A client of mine used to love photography. It seemed to help him clear his mind and encouraged his artistic side. When I first met him, he admitted that the last time he worked a camera was 10 years ago. He had become engulfed by his career, […]
For many attorneys, there comes a time where they decide to to leave the practice of law. The feelings associated with leaving the practice of law can run the gamut from exhilaration to terrifying. When you spend your entire legal career networking, learning, and fine-tuning your craft, the idea of leaving it all behind can […]
I have been working with a personal trainer the last four weeks in an effort to become a better swimmer. My trainer and I started with the basics including determining how my breathing technique was. It came as no surprise to me that it was terrible. My trainer also examined my kicks, which were […]
The feelings associated with leaving the practice of law can run the gamut from exhilarating to terrifying. This article is for those that fall on the latter end of the spectrum. When you spend your entire legal career networking, learning, and fine-tuning your craft, the idea of leaving it all behind can leave you […]
You have had it with the corporate law firm! You are sick of billable hours, kissing ass, and being treated as a disposable product. You have decided that the time is right for you to go out on your own. Now that you’ve made the decision, what do you do next? Successfully transitioning from a […]
Summer is over and it is time to get back to work. I don’t mean your job, I mean get back to work on planning your transition. Whether it is the transition from student to lawyer, public servant lawyer to private law practice, or out of the practice entirely, you will need to set goals […]
One of the most difficult decisions for lawyers to make is when to get out of the practice of law. We tell ourselves “I’ll get out when it’s no longer fun.” We claim “I just need to settle one more big case, then I’m outta here.” We think “I’m too young to retire, but too […]
Independence. At this time of the year, Independence is at the forefront of most American’s minds. If you are stuck in a law firm, DA’s office or Public Defender’s office, then what does Independence mean to you? If your answer is “getting the hell out!” then it is time for you to start examining how […]
