Susan Cartier Liebel

Closing schools doesn’t solve the problem.

Being able to maintain equilibrium in an ever-changing world is key to a satisfying professional life.

You are entitled to respect and cooperation.

The actual value of your services has no real value proposition until your clients actually perceive it.

Lawyers are not immune from the power of positive (or negative) online reviews.

Think about it next time you want to post something downright hateful or false about one or both of the candidates. Potential clients are watching.

Always pay your referral fees. Always.

How do you educate a prospectivge client that doing it by himself is not necessarily the right or best answer?

Start creating an exceptional client experience and let satisfied clients be evangelists for you and your services.

Here are the reasons why solo and small-firm attorneys should purchase disability insurance.

You cannot create your legal services business solely driven by what you need or think you are entitled to. It has to be about what the client wants and is willing to pay.

What is "technoshock," and what are its implications for the solo practitioner?

Vacations will only improve your productivity and the quality of your work and personal life.

An apology for a mistake may favorably impact the outcome of any grievance or malpractice claim, as well as your reputation going forward.

To be successful in opening your solo practice requires you to be brutally honest with yourself. Are you ready?

Meetups are a hidden treasure trove of clients -- and they're fun as well, according to columnist Susan Cartier Liebel.

Lawyers have information that is suitable for collaborative consumption. How can you become a part of the sharing economy?

Here are just a few reasonable and responsible ways to get the media's attention and keep you on solid footing with the press.

Columnist Susan Cartier Liebel, an expert on solo and small-firm practice, offers advice to law students and young lawyers.

ATL's Academy For Private Practice will offer practical solutions and expert insight on meeting the challenges of starting and optimizing a solo or small firm practice