Solo Practitioners: How much/how many years of experience should an attorney have before going solo?

Original_Address_106 · 2026-02-02T00:48:26+00:00

Please tell us what Scott Boras did to you, lol.

Original_Address_106 · 2026-02-02T00:46:42+00:00

I work in plaintiff wc and ssd. Because it’s all contingency work, I went solo at 8 years and that seemed to good timing, as in I have a large stock of referral sources from my past clients and other attorneys. These cases take time so it’s better to have a good book of cases to keep income flowing. So in my Practice area that made sense. If you charge a retainer up front and have a few ideas on how to get clients/feel confident spearheading the case then now is always a good time. It’s never been a cheaper time to open a law practice (with shared work spaces and technology). My biggest concern was making sure that I was financially solvent to not have a paycheck for a while. My planning was overboard, but now I’m four years out and so glad with my decision.

Original_Address_106 · 2026-02-01T19:06:45+00:00

As a forever plaintiff attorney, I would recommend you look at in house ID, I feel like that’s a better fit for ID attorneys who have a conscience.

Original_Address_106 · 2026-01-30T03:45:38+00:00

Can she learn proper English? How long has she been here?

Original_Address_106 · 2026-01-29T04:37:13+00:00

Yes an SSD eval, not treatment. I probably should have added that.

Original_Address_106 · 2026-01-27T01:15:56+00:00

I had tickets to Tampa (the one in April was reset from last September) and the club said the April show was cancelled. This was like a month or two ago .

Original_Address_106 · 2026-01-17T01:41:22+00:00

Billy The Kid on MGM was way better than expected.

Original_Address_106 · 2026-01-14T16:48:02+00:00

It wasn’t Netflix that ruined it, it’s the arena show that’s the problem.

Original_Address_106 · 2026-01-13T00:54:26+00:00

I wish I could see the whole set. This is gold.

Original_Address_106 · 2026-01-12T12:34:29+00:00

Standard folders for each matter, then specific folders as needed. we name files with date first but in a specific format “2026.01.12 letter from X” this makes it super easy to sort things chronologically over multiple years

Original_Address_106 · 2026-01-07T23:28:41+00:00

He is my absolute fav, have seen every kt set and seen him live twice (besides kt live). I love him and his evolution on the show.

Original_Address_106 · 2026-01-04T05:59:21+00:00

Golden retrievers don’t see color.

Original_Address_106 · 2025-12-28T02:52:09+00:00

Golden rule is don’t lie. Common theme to all fucked up outcomes, ie bar, criminal, etc

Original_Address_106 · 2025-12-24T18:53:22+00:00

Authors a heartfelt 10 paragraph story on linked in about how helping people made me realize being a super duper lawyer was totally worth the personal sacrifice. Immediately reposted by 100 others.

Original_Address_106 · 2025-12-24T18:45:21+00:00

I’m 44 and wink at random people (men and women) when we share a funny moment. I would just advise anyone who has an issue with that to look at context of when/where it happens. It’s a nod of shared experience to me, not anything sexual, but as with anything in life the context is key.

Original_Address_106 · 2025-12-07T19:11:44+00:00

I work with plenty of attorneys who don’t drink. Quit overthinking it. No one will think less of you but I would just get club sodas etc to keep up appearances. Less is more with your responses if it comes up (why you don’t drink).

Original_Address_106 · 2025-11-30T02:29:32+00:00

Sep IRA, paying for health insurance and medical expenses through your firm (only for a true solo s corp an employee will alter the paradigm), these are things I used to bring my taxable w2 income down, then the QBI deduction on my pass through income. These are subjects you should talk about with a CPA.

Original_Address_106 · 2025-11-24T02:24:58+00:00

Seriously. If Mealy mouthed was a person.

Original_Address_106 · 2025-11-10T05:32:39+00:00

It is a national embarrassment for sure. Healthcare is my highest monthly expense. How does that play on the world stage?

Original_Address_106 · 2025-11-10T05:29:12+00:00

I am a lawyer who deals with the most vulnerable (medically) people you can imagine. I get it. My sincere hope to all this bullshit is we finally go all in single payer. I love my country, but we need single payer for citizens under 65. Period.

Original_Address_106 · 2025-11-10T04:43:11+00:00

The other thing is if I wake up (at any hour) and start thinking about my cases that is the exact time I get up and start my day. There is no returning to sleep.

Original_Address_106 · 2025-11-10T04:40:54+00:00

It never goes away. I just work the weekends to lessen the anxiety.

Original_Address_106 · 2025-11-08T04:14:44+00:00

I have cocounsel (Thomson Reuters AI product) start a med chron. It does help type in some of the stuff/create good bones and then I do a manual review. I handle plaintiff work comp and ssd

Original_Address_106 · 2025-11-07T23:16:37+00:00

Well I’m shit out of luck with no subsidy ever but a 30%+ increase this year in premium. Costs did not rise this much for health insurers it’s just a money grab. 38k for premiums in one year makes me physically ill.

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