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DevilsAdvocate

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For those who may have seen my previous bitch and moan thread, I just wanted to let you all know that I had a pretty good day today.

I have found several lawyers who are willing to funnel cases to me to work on, and it looks like my own firm is off and running. :D

I will be practicing everything :) Divorces, adoptions, criminal defense, personal injury... you name it, and I'll do it :D

All while paying zero in rent. :D
 
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sweet

always good to have friends willing to get ya some work
 
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I will be practicing everything Divorces, adoptions, criminal defense, personal injury... you name it, and I'll do it
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i bet you can make a shitload of money from all the divorces here on atot.
 
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Originally posted by: bigrash
I will be practicing everything Divorces, adoptions, criminal defense, personal injury... you name it, and I'll do it
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i bet you can make a shitload of money from all the divorces here on atot.
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all those personal referrals...
 
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Hey wasnt there a movie called The Devils Advocate that had something to do with lawers?
Anyway good luck.
 
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general questions from 1st year law student: how difficult is it running your own firm? like do cases just come to you from other lawyers.. or are there other ways to find clients besides advertising? i was told by a few lawyers... the more u have to advertise the worse of a lawyer you are, is this true @,.@?
 
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DevilsAdvocate

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Originally posted by: SSibalNom
general questions from 1st year law student: how difficult is it running your own firm? like do cases just come to you from other lawyers.. or are there other ways to find clients besides advertising? i was told by a few lawyers... the more u have to advertise the worse of a lawyer you are, is this true @,.@?
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Well, you have asked a lot of questions, and I'll try to answer them to the best of my ability.

The hardest thing about running your own firm appears to be paperwork, like quarterly filings and accounting. Lawyers have to have multiple bank accounts to keep client money from mixing with the attorney's money.

The great thing about having your own practice is that lawyers will send you business - if they know you. It is a confidence thing. They really don't want to send business to someone that will soil theur reputation. If you are interested in starting your own shop, get out there and network. Try to find a mentor who will help you along. Take anything a lawyer will give you. Show him that you are hungry, and willing to work hard for very little gain. It will make an impression.

Advertising is esential if you deal with the general public. The general public knows who the great lawyers are, but if you are just starting out, chances are you are not a great lawyer. You may be a good lawyer. Probably, if you are like most, you will have no idea what you are doing, and you will learn as you go. That is not a bad thing. You learn from mistakes, and very few mistakes are fatal. Mistakes will just cost you time to correct them.

I advertise on the internet as it is the most cost effective way to get business. Also, internet clients are bette quality clients than TV clients. Trust me on this one.
 
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DevilsAdvocate

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Originally posted by: nick1985
are you going to get rif of the "losing your job sale" in your rig?
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Not until I get some serious money in. :( I will likely not make much in my first 3 months.
 
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DevilsAdvocate

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Originally posted by: MrsSkoorb
Wonderful! Let's hope things continue to look up and up and up and up....:)
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Thanks so much! I believe that everything happens for a reason.

I was seriously soooo unhappy at this firm. I think that, like any abusive relationship, it hurts to leave at first... but in the end it will be for the best. Trust me - the words abusive relationship describe the firm I am leaving to a "T".
 
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I will be practicing everything Divorces, adoptions, criminal defense, personal injury... you name it, and I'll do it
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Bah, that's little stuff. I've got this lawsuit that I'm brewing up and if you represent me we could make some good bank on it. You see, I'm a video game nut and I've realized that over the years I've spent far too much time and money on my habit. Also, to make matters worse video games have caused me to be lazy and made my dog gain 40lbs. What I'm seeking is $38,591,237.19 in damages from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft for all the personal anguish I've suffered. Also, since I'll still be addicted to video games even after this lawsuit I'll be demanding every console/handheld that these companies produce and a lifetime supply of video games.

So what do you think? Have I got a good case? ;) :p
 
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DevilsAdvocate

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Originally posted by: Cougar
I will be practicing everything Divorces, adoptions, criminal defense, personal injury... you name it, and I'll do it
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Bah, that's little stuff. I've got this lawsuit that I'm brewing up and if you represent me we could make some good bank on it. You see, I'm a video game nut and I've realized that over the years I've spent far too much time and money on my habit. Also, to make matters worse video games have caused me to be lazy and made my dog gain 40lbs. What I'm seeking is $38,591,237.19 in damages from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft for all the personal anguish I've suffered. Also, since I'll still be addicted to video games even after this lawsuit I'll be demanding every console/handheld that these companies produce and a lifetime supply of video games. So what do you think? Have I got a good case? ;) :p
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Wow. You've got a great case! :D I'll be over later on to make a "Day in the Life" video. Make sure you look pathetic for me.
 
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Originally posted by: DevilsAdvocate
Wow. You've got a great case! :D I'll be over later on to make a "Day in the Life" video. Make sure you look pathetic for me.
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Nice. So should I mess up the place a bit and make it look like I'm living in my own filth? I could turn off all the lights in the house and have the TV be the only source of light. That might add to the mood...me alone in a room with clothes, food, and video games all strewn about just basking in the warm glow of the TV (with the occasional twitch for added effect).

Dude, we're gonna be rich!
 
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