Solo and Small Firm

Overview

Welcome to the Solo and Small Firm (SSF) Section of the California Lawyers Association. The Solo & Small Firm (SSF) Section, originally organized in 1987, provides a forum for solo and small firm practitioners, both specialists and those with a general practice. According to our Bylaws, “small firm” is defined as 5 or fewer attorneys.

We represent the largest demographic of attorneys in the State of California: solo and small firm practitioners. All are welcome to join as members of the Section. The Section is led by an Executive Committee and provides in-person education, webinars, self-study articles, publications, resources, and affordable state-wide advertising and sponsorship opportunities for solos and small firms.

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Being a solo or small firm business owner isn’t easy on your own, so take the guesswork out of it with our new book! We’ve set out to create a guide for navigating what may be the most exciting phase of your legal career—being your own boss. This is the owner’s manual to opening and managing a solo or small firm from the best of the best.

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47 authors stepped up to share their deep expertise. Each author was asked, “What do you wish you had known when you started out?” These solo practitioner experts have identified the most important things to consider when opening and managing your solo and small firm.

Get answers to your questions:

How do you leave your old firm? Choose a name for your law practice?
What can social media, blogging, and podcasting do for your small firm?
What are the best ways to network, find a mentor, and build a business support network?
How do you stay healthy, balanced, and productive amid stress and tough times?
And much more.

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