Flying Solo: A Survival Guide for the Solo Lawyer

Law Office Economics and Management
"Excellent. A 'best buy' for all recent graduates thinking of solo practice."

Ellen Freedman, CLM
I must admit that when my copy of Flying Solo arrived, I felt a bit overwhelmed by the sheer size

Book Description
This comprehensive guide includes 55 chapters of practical information gathered from authorities nationwide, and gives solos as well as small firms all the information needed to build a successful practice.

From the Inside Flap
"Flying Solo is a highly readable survival manual. This book is a collection of the best information and practice management tips geared specifically to the solo practitioner -- and I highly recommend it." General Practice newsletter of the Illinois State Bar Association "This is the type of book for which I will set aside time to re-read certain articles. It will have a permanent place in my library." Arthur T. McDermott, sole practitioner, Carlisle, PA "I strongly recommend this book to any lawyer. The astute firm lawyer, whether associate or owner, will study and practice each of the subjects and skills discussed in Flying Solo." Terry V. Broughton, Fort Myers, FL

About the Author
Editor Jeffrey R. Simmons is a partner in the Phoenix office of DeConcini, McDonald, Yetwin & Lacy, P.C. He is the editor of Life, Law and the Pursuit of Balance: A Lawyer’s Guide to Quality of Life (Maricopa County Bar Association, 1996) and contributing editor to Changing Jobs, Third Edition (American Bar Association, 1999). Simmons has served as president of the State Bar of Arizona Young Lawyers Division, member of the State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors, and publications chair of the ABA Young Lawyers Division, and was a member of the ABA Law Practice Management Section’s publishing board.


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Since solo practitioners of the law serve as their own firm administrators, it is essential for them to have the latest practice management strategies on hand. Solo lawyers are supplied with practical information gathered from practicing attorneys on balancing career, family, and self; starting a practice in a small community; determining the best practice specialty; investigating the financial aspects of going solo; and timing the move. Both recent law school graduates and senior practitioners will benefit from the dozens of practical approaches that are explored in this book.


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