Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be

by Carolyn Elefant

This book is dedicated to every lawyer who ever wanted to run the show but worried that going solo was career suicide ... every lawyer who wanted to solo but didn’t know how to set up the office and make it work ... every lawyer who never set foot in a courtroom but dreamed of one day practicing law their way.

Genres: Law, Business, Nonfiction

300 pages, Paperback

First published January 7, 2008

Reviews

[Queue · Rating 3 out of 5]

On the one hand: a fair amount of useful information, especially on the macro scale - Important Things To Think About.

On the other hand: outdated and faintly smarter-than-thou, not a winning quality in my book. (Yes, I went there.)

Finishing it - slowly - not because I want to, particularly, but because I need to.

[YouMo Mi · Rating 4 out of 5]

In addition to Foonberg's book, this is the best companion for attorneys interested in understanding all their options for careers. Even if you decide not to pursue a solo career, this is a great way to understand the legal profession better.

[Jaime]

Only halfway through but it is filled with practical advice for starting a law firm. I find it more up to date and realistic about today's costs and lifestlyes than Foonberg's book.

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full of good information and advice for small firm practitioners and solos.

[Ahmad · Rating 4 out of 5]

a must read for lawyers. it is US oriented but it the info can be adapted to your country. i will reread some chapters.

[Adam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful. Methodical. Not too much beyond general business knowledge.

[José · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent resource for aspiring solo attorneys.