Re: I'm going solo!

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Randy Andy = Martin.

On 12/08/06, Martin wrote:
> Andy,
>
> I built a successful law practice, and I had less money to start
> than you do. I had $1000 and another $1000 on credit. Buy
> everything second hand and get a favorable office space
> arrangement. Use the internet to advertise, google and yahoo.
> Control costs, control costs, control costs. Be active in the
> bar. Join the referral list. Get to know some senior lawyers
> very well. A solo practice lawyer is the best job in the world,
> if you are in the right spot. Anybody who says otherwise is in
> the wrong spot.
>
> Do not listen to the mean spirited types who discourage you.
> Stay away from this board.
>
> On 12/08/06, Randy Andy wrote:
>> You are the naysayer they warn of and I will not listen to
>> you. I have read the posts here by many successful solos and
>> their advice is has inspired me. Carol says that we can do
>> it. JF has written that it can be done with positive attitude
>> and to avoid the naysayer. I will avoid your nagative
>> comments and be a successful solo, starting yesterday!!
>> Thanks to all here for the encouragement.
>>
>> On 12/07/06, Who Cares wrote:
>>>
>>> I think you're in dream-land. You need to go back to
>>> college and take a financial class because you will need
>>> alot more then just your little $400, $700. and $2,000. to
>>> get started.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 12/07/06, Randy Andy wrote:
>>>> I just graduated from law school and I am going solo. I
>>>> don't have much student loan debt, just about $90,000.
>>>> That is not a lot of money in terms of debt. Our
>>>> government has trillions.
>>>>
>>>> I have a good bit of money saved. I have $400 in checking
>>>> and $700 in a cd. The best part is though that I have
>>>> $2000 credit limit on a card. I can use that too.
>>>>
>>>> To hell with the naysayer, and thanks to Carol and others
>>>> for being encouraging!
>>>>
>>>> I will make it, yes I will!!
>>>>