I talked with a lawyer who is building a small firm, having started as a 'true' solo practitioner.

Episode Highlights
02:52 Legal tech challenges for lawyers.
07:25 Lazy version of 'rustic' concept.
11:53 Natural networker insight.
14:38 Focusing on ideal clients.
18:00 Adapting to remote work from necessity.
21:50 Early adoption of Clio and remote tools.
25:12 Using both Microsoft and Google platforms.
27:57 Benefits of templates for consistency and reducing errors.
29:02 Trello as a central project management tool.
31:38 Finding staff and hiring an associate.
36:03 The 'weekly round table' feedback method.
38:20 Vision for the future of the firm.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Jared Correia
• jared@redcavelegal.com
• https://redcavelegal.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia
• https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal
• www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/
• Connect with Lindsey Egan
• lindsey@eganlawcenter.com
• https://www.eganlawcenter.com/
• https://tikihutboats.com/

I talked with a small town lawyer about how he built + maintains his law practice.

Episode Highlights
04:32 - Small-town practice and lifestyle.
05:26 - Leveraging coaching for networking.
08:38 - Starting a law firm during an economic downturn.
09:56 - Acquiring a law firm as a newcomer to the town.
12:02 - Transition and benefits of firm acquisition.
13:39 - Importance of name recognition in acquisition.
16:03 - Niche practice vs. general practice in small towns.
18:20 - Adapting to market fluctuations in real estate law.
20:07 - Exploring new practice areas during market downtrends.
21:50 - Adapting to technology in legal practice.
23:55 - Navigating the hiring challenges in a small town.
26:00 - The advantages of word-of-mouth in hiring.
28:03 - Reflection on running a small-town law practice.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Jared Correia
• jared@redcavelegal.com
• https://redcavelegal.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia
• https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal
• www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/
• Connect with Nate Tripp
• https://www.garygruberlaw.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-a-tripp-bb567b17?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bing.com%2F

For the fourth episode of our special series with ProfitSolv, we discuss how to set rates for law firms + how to leverage legaltech to create a streamlined billing program with ProfitSolv’s Joyce Brafford.

[SPONSORED by RocketMatter]

Episode Highlights
07:56 - Discussing law firm fee setting and market research.
12:44 - Strategies for resetting fees in existing law firms.
15:11 - Importance of law practice management systems.
18:34 - Subscription services and alternative billing models.
22:03 - Automating billing and payment collection.
24:55 - Managing accounts receivable and billing in advance.
27:01 - Dealing with LEDES billing and granular billing for insurance companies.
28:38 - Client perception on legal fees and building trust versus pricing.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Jared Correia
• jared@redcavelegal.com
• https://redcavelegal.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia
• https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal
• www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/
• Connect with Joyce Brafford
• https://www.rocketmatter.com/
• https://www.profitsolv.com/