A law firm isn’t a “practice”: it’s a professional services business, and should be run like one. But when we start our small firms, most of us don’t put nearly enough thought into learning how to really run a business.…
Attract Corporate Clients with Your Minority Certification
Is your firm minority-owned? Do you want more corporate clients? If so, you should consider the benefits of third-party certification. Corporations are placing a stronger emphasis on the diversity of their outside counsel and minority certification can play a key…
Tattoo Artists Fighting for their Rights
Recently, the legal rights of tattoo artists became the center of a copyright debate. In the past decade, tattoo artists have filed multiple lawsuits against prominent entertainment companies, such as Warner Brothers, for the use of Mike Tyson’s tattoo in…
Second Annual BASF Solo Small Firm Conference Inspires Growth
On Thursday, February 8, 2018, the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Solo and Small Firm Section hosted its second annual conference. This year’s event boasted an even bigger turnout than last year’s inaugural conference. The day began with two informative…
Four Reasons to Attend the Solo and Small Firm Conference
The Solo and Small Firm Section of The Bar Association of San Francisco will host its Second Annual Conference, offering three hours of MCLE on Thursday, February 8. Check out these four reasons why…
Solo and Small Firm Attorney Column: Top Ten Ethical Blunders and How to Avoid Them
Because many ethical blunders in law practice are avoidable, it is important to be aware of common mistakes, and to take affirmative steps to avoid them. While this is true for all attorneys, this is of particular importance for solo…
Solo and Small Firm Corner: Three Simple Ways to Attract Clients
One of the challenging aspects of owning your own firm is finding great clients. The solution is effective marketing that generates high quality leads (and enough of them). This article provides three insights you can use to attract great clients.…
Tips for Solo and Small Firms: How to Treat Your Vendors
Vendors, like trial consultants, private investigators and court reporters, are critical to your law practice. As the owner of a solo and small law firm, you’re likely the person interacting directly with vendors. Having the right vendors will help with…
Working Remotely is Possible for the Small Firm Owner
I’m on a last-minute flight back to San Francisco from Mexico due to an unexpected and fast-approaching hurricane. I’ve got a very important mediation in a couple of days, and just can’t risk being “stranded on a beach in Mexico”…
Incorporating Pro Bono Work into a Solo or Small Firm Practice
It is important that all of us attorneys strive to incorporate pro bono work into our practices. Although doing so in a solo or small firm practice setting presents some unique challenges, it is not only possible to do, but…
Small Firm, Big Leaves – A Planning Guide
An attorney taking an extended leave of absence or sabbatical can be difficult for any law firm to manage, and particular challenges arise for small firms where there may only be a few—or even no—other attorneys to cover the caseload…
Solo and Small Firm Section: Networking, Referrals and Beyond
BASF’s Solo and Small Firm Section boasts extremely active involvement from its members. Monthly happy hours, brown bag lunch meetings as well as an active solo and small firm listserv are just a few of the perks of belonging to…