Re: Startup costs of my own practice are not the problem, bu

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I left solo practice earlier this year. I just got sick of it.
In particular, I hated the clients, other attorneys, and going
to court and being around miserable people. This was in a big
city. The quality of life has got to be better in a smaller
place.

I hated clients because they are miserable demons who hate
paying fees.

The work also sucks though. Divorces and criminal stuff.
Horribly boring, and stiflingly miserable. Doing it over and
over again.

A government job in a smaller town would have suited me fine. I
left law completely and whenever I think of it, I get
miserable. I wish I could erase the memory from my brain.
On 11/29/06, Carl Jackson wrote:
>
> I'm just looking for some insight, and you, rrr, are so far
> the only one who has said anything useful. Other people so
> far are hostile which surprises me a little given other
> threads on this board. All I did was mention another website
> and I'm being treated like a leper.
>
> Well, I'm not looking for anything in particular or anybody to
> tell me anything, but since you did say your practice was a
> disaster and you put a gun to your head, could you be a little
> more specific about what went on? Furthermore, what might you
> have done differently if you could do it over again?
>
> Just trying to scope this out as best I can!
>
> Thanks!
>
>> Everyone here has a different story, so you are not going to
>> get a consensus.
>>
>> My story, is that solo practice was a disaster and I regret
>> going solo. I regret it so much, that I can't explain how
>> much I regret it without becoming bitter and melodramatic.
>> I'm a man who had cried tears, and I've put a gun to my
> head.
>> Thats one reality of solo practice.
>>
>> Others have had good experiences. And will tell you that its
>> just a matter of making the commitment. I remember going to
> a
>> seminar where they were showcasing a solo who managed to
> find
>> an Erisa Loophole and the payoff was 1/3 of an $80 million
>> damage reward. Thats another reality of solo practice.
>>
>> I'm sure the truth is somewhere in between.
>>
>> Being a successful solo comes down to a mix of hardwork,
>> luck, business skills, marketing skills, people skills, and
>> the ever important location, location, location. Sometimes
>> its just a matter of being in the right place at the right
>> time.
>>
>> So what do you want people to tell you, Mr. Jackson? Best
>> case senario. Worst case senario. Statistical average.
>> Something else? Do you want a cheerleader? Do you want
>> someone to grab you before you take the leap? Take your
>> pick.