The question “How much should a solo attorney charge clients?” is not necessarily simple to answer. In fact, there are quite a few factors that can influence the hourly rate or flat fee a solo attorney should charge for legal services. A new attorney might be inclined to charge a lower rate than an attorney […]
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When it comes to standing out from the crowd as a new solo attorney, one of the most important factors is differentiation. How are you different from every other solo attorney that practices in the same area of law as you do? Many sought-after solo attorneys have developed an effective marketing strategy that promotes their […]
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Join us for one of our upcoming complimentary Casemaker trainings. Monday, Aug. 3, 10–11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 10–11:30 a.m. To register, please RSVP to lunches@cobar.org and confirm whether you plan to attend in person or via webcast. There is no charge for the Casemaker trainings. CLE credit is available and all […]
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Feeling a little overwhelmed lately? You’re not alone. A 1990 Johns Hopkins University study examined more than 100 occupations for anxiety-related issues and found that lawyers suffer from depression at a rate 3.6 times that of the other professions studied. A National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health study—based on data from 1984-1998—concluded that white […]
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By Reba Nance—CBA LPM Director Get Found—Update Your Listing Today Another benefit of membership—the CBA’s online Find A Lawyer Directory is now mobilized and responsive to any device type, making it easy for potential clients to access and search. Advanced search options enable people to find you by section, committee, or local bar membership, as […]
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By Guest Blogger, Melanie Fischer As a solo attorney, having more work than you are able to handle on your own can be a nice predicament. Even though your workload is causing you to stay up until all hours of the night, it can be much more gratifying to be overworked rather than under worked. […]
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Recover Microsoft Documents That Weren’t Saved Properly. If you lose an Excel, Word, or PowerPoint document because of a power failure, frozen screen, or you clicked on Don’t Save by mistake, here’s how to easily get it back!
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By Guest Blogger, Melanie Fischer Every solo attorney needs a designated space to complete work and meet with clients. But there is nothing that says a solo attorney can’t work from home, a shared office, a room in a public library, or any location that serves the needs of the law office. While one solo […]
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Last week’s Tech Tuesday webinar is now online! Credenza (the Free Version): Outlook on Steroids for Lawyers—Outlook is great for email, calendar and contacts, but it isn’t practice management software (like Clio, Time Matters, or Rocket Matter). Enter Credenza! Credenza sits on top of Outlook and lets you turn your Outlook into practice management software. […]
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Solo Small Firm Section networking meetings are a great opportunity to connect with your peers, as well as a practice management and technology discussion forum. The meetings are open to all CBA members, not just Solo Small Firm Section members, the sponsoring entity. Colorado Springs routinely offers CLE credits, although sometimes there is no formal agenda, […]
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