A freelance lawyer's guide to financial success / H. Nicole Werkmeister.

"A Freelance Lawyer's Guide to Financial Success delves into the nuts and bolts of navigating the landscape of self-employment in the legal field. From providing an understanding of the legal freelancing landscape and outlining the initial steps of setting up a freelance practice to master...

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Main Author: Werkmeister, H. Nicole (Author)
Corporate Author: American Bar Association. Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division (sponsoring body.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago, Illinois : American Bar Association, Solo, Small firm and General Practice Division, [2024]
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Table of Contents:
  • Part I: An introduction to freelancing
  • Demystifying the world of freelancing
  • Embrace the freelance revolution : unlocking the benefits of independent work
  • Navigating the challenges of freelancing
  • Part II: A lawpreneur's blueprint : how to build a successful freelance practice
  • From vision to reality : creating a powerful business plan
  • Decoding the brick and mortar versus virtual business office dilemma
  • Beyond the billable hour : unlocking profitability with innovative billing models
  • Building your legal fortress : choosing the right corporate entity for success as a freelancer
  • Dollars and sense : mastering the financial landscape of starting a freelance practice
  • Safeguarding success : the essential insurance arsenal for starting a freelance practice
  • Tech-savvy transformation : boosting productivity through technological empowerment
  • Part III: Mastering the art of rainmaking
  • Achieving rainmaking success by finding a niche
  • Igniting your freelance success through strategic marketing and advertising
  • From the theoretical to the practical : attracting clients
  • Part IV: The art of operating a successful freelance practice
  • Appreciating the flow of freelance finances
  • Effective workflow management for freelance success
  • Budgeting time to administer a freelance practice
  • Part V: Avoiding pitfalls
  • The power of engagement letters
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest
  • Maintaining attorney-client confidentiality
  • Managing the client relationship
  • Succession planning
  • Part VI: Striking a work-life balance
  • Balancing act : the importance of nurturing success in both work and life
  • Unleashing harmony : mastering the work-life balance strategies
  • Mindfulness matters : cultivating clarity and calm in the chaos
  • [Appendices].