Re: Going Solo

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Go for it. I went straight from law school to solo. Each day I called a different
local atty and most were willing to meet with me, some referred cases. I sigend
up for appointments, took the small claims and divorce cases and taught a
business law class at the comm college. I'm 8 years in now and just do
consumer bankruptcy. It sure beats working for the man.

Rule #1 Don't take the case unless they pay you up front
Rule #1 Keep yoru espenses as low as possible
Rule #3 The best client you ever have will be the one you turn away. If you get a
bad feeling about them, send them packing early

On 7/23/06, Rafael wrote:
> Nice Forum. I'm a May graduate and have been working with a great Criminal
defense lawyer in a smal town in Puerto Rico. I never thought I would be going
solo so soon but a great oportunity has come up and I'm going for it. The lawyer
I work for has offered to help me with my cases (including going to court with
me) for a few months untill I feel good enough to swim on my own. Is this a
good idea, does it look good? Also, can anyone recomend office software, for
record keeping and billing? Thanks