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The End Of The Race (Part III): Tax Advice, Student Loans, And My True Identity

After all these years, it’s time to find out who ‘Shannon Achimalbe’ really is.

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The End Of The Race: Lessons Learned (Part II)

For many lawyers, a major career goal is to work for a large law firm. But sometimes you won’t be able to, and that’s just fine.

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The End Of The Race: The Time Has Come To Move On (Part I)

Unfortunately, real life is not like the movies. Shannon Achimalbe’s dream Biglaw job never became a reality.

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Lawyers And Their Pursuit Of Happiness

What are the causes of lawyers’ unhappiness and are there any realistic ways to improve lawyers’ happiness?

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An Overview On Counseling That Lucky Mega Millions Lottery Winner

To minimize the chances of being exploited, talk to a financial advisor, an accountant, and a lawyer before cashing the ticket.

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Why You Should Not File Your Tax Returns On October 15

Whether you filed on time or if you filed at the last minute, here are a few things you should do between now and the end of the year.

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Is Blockchain Technology The Next Big Thing? Or Will It Fail To Live Up To The Hype?

Wherein a blockchain skeptic opines on blockchain’s usefulness.

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For True Solos, Is It Really Necessary To Hire Staff For Your Growing Practice?

Many people are opting for the true solo option, but what happens when there’s just too much work to handle?

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Yet Another Access-To-Justice Debate: Has The Legal Profession Reached An Inflection Point?

Hmm, maybe nonlawyer ownership of law firms would help…

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It Is Probably Not A Good Idea To Exercise Your Free Speech Rights To Publicly Shame Another Business

Do you expect the other person to change their values and how they vote in order to protect their livelihoods?

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Common Complaints About Lawyers From Online Review Sites

Some basic aspects of law practice such as bedside manner and communication remain paramount.

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An Orthodontist’s One Million Dollar Student Loan Debt Exposes The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly About Income Based Repayment Programs

At what point does paying your student loans in full no longer make financial sense?

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Survey Says Small-Firm Lawyers Make $198,000 Per Year On Average, But You Probably Don’t Know Who They Are

Unfortunately, this survey’s methodology does not completely address the wide variances of pay in the world of small law.

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If You Are A Small-Firm Owner, It Is Important To Pay Off Your Student Loans As Soon As Possible

Here is a refutation of some of the common reasons why people don’t want to pay off their loans.

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Sometimes A Random Cold Call Reaching Out Can Lead To A Chauffeured Ride To A Lawyer’s Office

You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and when you’re a lawyer, those first impressions really matter.

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A Review Of Roman J. Israel, Esq.: Idealism vs. Having Enough Money To Eat

In our own practices, could we have achieved better results if we were motivated by doing the right thing instead of doing a cost/benefit analysis?

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The One Place Where Solos And Small Firms Go To Hire Their Staff — And Hire Often

The struggle is real for those who are looking for a job, but social media platforms offer some hope.

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The Results After 4 Years Of Job Searching With 4 Different Problems

You may be wondering how Shannon Achimalbe’s job search is going. The answer is she’s still self-employed.

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I Might Be Alone Most Of The Time, But I’m Not Lonely

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the loneliness problem, which may be overblown.

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Solo Practitioner Wins Unanimous Supreme Court Decision Against All Odds

Most lawyers won’t even know about this decision because it involved an obscure court procedural rule.

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The ABA Is Losing Money Because It Does Not Provide Value To Small Firms

If the ABA wants to increase its membership base, particularly from the solo and small firm community, it has to prove that it cares about their interests.

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The Client Appreciation Curve

Remember the importance of finishing a client’s case as soon as possible so everyone can move on.

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Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes When You Need To Refer A Case Out

Be specific, be up-front about certain things, and allow the attorney to set the fees.

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How The New Tax Laws Will Affect Smaller Law Firms

Unfortunately, the changes don’t look promising.