So, you’re a new lawyer or you’re new to practicing solo. You’ve got your game plan. Now what? First, know that you’re not ‘alone. It’s the fastest growing segment of the legal profession. Welcome to New Solo here on the Legal Talk Network, where you’ll learn a lot about practicing law. SOLO! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/ (c) www.LegalTalkNetwork.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:58:58 -0400 admin@legaltalknetwork.com (admin) Wed, 9 Mar 2011 09:59:04 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com New Solo So, you’re a new lawyer or you’re new to practicing solo. You’ve got your game plan. Now what? First, know that you’re not ‘alone. It’s the fastest growing segment of the legal profession. Welcome to New Solo here on the Legal Talk Network, where you’ll learn a lot about practicing law. SOLO! Legal Talk Network Legal Talk Network admin@legaltalknetwork.com new solo, solo practitioner, small office, small firm, general practice, new lawyer, law school, practicing solo, legal profession, lawyer, law no no http://legaltalknetwork.com/RSS/NewSolo_144.jpg http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/ 144 144 Did you ever think of starting your own bankruptcy practice? New Solo host and solo practitioner, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher chats with Attorney Christina M. Turgeon, about some of the pros and cons of opening a bankruptcy practice, professional organizations a new lawyer should join when starting a bankruptcy law practice and important resources that would assist a new bankruptcy law practitioner. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/10/starting-your-own-bankruptcy-practice/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/10/starting-your-own-bankruptcy-practice/ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:56:35 -0400 Starting Your Own Bankruptcy Practice Did you ever think of starting your own bankruptcy practice? New Solo host and solo practitioner, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher chats with Attorney Christina M. Turgeon, about some of the pros and cons of opening a bankruptcy practice, professional organizations a new lawyer should join when starting a bankruptcy law practice and important resources that would assist a new bankruptcy law practitioner. 19:14 Legal Talk Network bankruptcy, bankruptcy filing, bankruptcy practice, Christina Turgeon, consumer bankruptcy, divorce, legal advertising, legal forms, legal networking, networking no no Are you confused about what to charge your clients? New Solo host and solo practitioner, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher talks to Attorney Jeremy Byellin, from Byellin Law, PLLC, about how a solo can determine how much to charge, the Laffey Matrix, the pros and cons of charging flat rates to clients and offers advice on how to communicate fees during the initial client meeting. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/07/what-should-solos-be-charging/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/07/what-should-solos-be-charging/ Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:38:28 -0400 What Should Solos Be Charging? Are you confused about what to charge your clients? New Solo host and solo practitioner, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher talks to Attorney Jeremy Byellin, from Byellin Law, PLLC, about how a solo can determine how much to charge, the Laffey Matrix, the pros and cons of charging flat rates to clients and offers advice on how to communicate fees during the initial client meeting. 24:08 Legal Talk Network attorney rates, free consultations, geographic fee factors, Jeremy Byellin, laffy matrix, low hourly rates, practice area pricing, target market no no New Solo host and solo practitioner, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, spotlights solo attorney Carl Irace and his path to becoming a successful solo practitioner. Carl discusses his career as an Assistant District Attorney in New York City and explains the challenges of moving from the public to the private sector. Carl also gives tips for marketing solo practices in small markets. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/06/the-path-to-becoming-a-solo-practitioner/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/06/the-path-to-becoming-a-solo-practitioner/ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:06:45 -0400 The Path to Becoming a Solo Practitioner New Solo host and solo practitioner, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, spotlights solo attorney Carl Irace and his path to becoming a successful solo practitioner. Carl discusses his career as an Assistant District Attorney in New York City and explains the challenges of moving from the public to the private sector. Carl also gives tips for marketing solo practices in small markets. 15:04 Legal Talk Network billable hours, branding, carl irace, client representation, general practice, land use litigation, legal skills, people skills, small market, Time management no no Looking to get your solo practice off the ground but aren’t sure how? Learn about the tools you need to turn your solo practice into a highly utilized business when New Solo host and solo practitioner, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, talks to Alex Vega ,a law firm consultant with The Vega Firm. Alex shares his great insight on the basic human skills a lawyer needs for a successful practice, how a solo can develop an effective word of mouth campaign and the importance of a realistic marketing plan. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/05/turn-your-solo-practice-into-a-highly-utilized-business/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/05/turn-your-solo-practice-into-a-highly-utilized-business/ Fri, 18 May 2012 10:46:42 -0400 Turn Your Solo Practice into a Highly Utilized Business Looking to get your solo practice off the ground but aren’t sure how? Learn about the tools you need to turn your solo practice into a highly utilized business when New Solo host and solo practitioner, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, talks to Alex Vega ,a law firm consultant with The Vega Firm. Alex shares his great insight on the basic human skills a lawyer needs for a successful practice, how a solo can develop an effective word of mouth campaign and the importance of a realistic marketing plan. 26:34 Legal Talk Network Alex Vega, Highly Utilized Business, lawyer advertising, legal marketing, online marketing, Practice Management, Referrals, social networking, Time management, word of mouth campain no no Solo attorneys need to know what is happening in the structured settlement industry for a more successful practice. New Solo host, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner looks to the experts, Ringler Associates Consultant Peter Early, and Vincent Polinsky, Director of Operations at Ringler Medicare Solutions, to explain the evolving role of the structured settlement consultant today. Hear the discussion about the advantages of a Medicare Set-Aside, and the benefits overall to your client’s settlement. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/04/solos-structured-settlements-medicare-set-asides/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/04/solos-structured-settlements-medicare-set-asides/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:39:54 -0400 Solos, Structured Settlements, & Medicare Set Asides Solo attorneys need to know what is happening in the structured settlement industry for a more successful practice. New Solo host, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner looks to the experts, Ringler Associates Consultant Peter Early, and Vincent Polinsky, Director of Operations at Ringler Medicare Solutions, to explain the evolving role of the structured settlement consultant today. Hear the discussion about the advantages of a Medicare Set-Aside, and the benefits overall to your client’s settlement. 27:23 Legal Talk Network annuity settlement, Center for Medicare Services, CMS, lump sum settlement, medicare set aside, MSA, personal injury, Peter Early, Ringler Associates, Structured Settlements, tax free settlement, Vincent Polinsky no no Are you looking to start your own blog but don’t know where to begin? New Solo host, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association joins legal blogger, legal technology guru and co-host of Legal Talk Network’s Lawyer2Lawyer, Attorney Bob Ambrogi, to offer tips to solos on starting your own blog. Bob talks about everything from which platform is best, to what type of information you should contribute as a blogger, to how to promote your blog and stand out from the others. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/03/its-a-blog-eat-blog-world-legal-blogs-and-the-solo-practitioner/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/03/its-a-blog-eat-blog-world-legal-blogs-and-the-solo-practitioner/ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:02:38 -0400 It’s a Blog Eat Blog World: Legal Blogs and the Solo Practitioner Are you looking to start your own blog but don’t know where to begin? New Solo host, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association joins legal blogger, legal technology guru and co-host of Legal Talk Network’s Lawyer2Lawyer, Attorney Bob Ambrogi, to offer tips to solos on starting your own blog. Bob talks about everything from which platform is best, to what type of information you should contribute as a blogger, to how to promote your blog and stand out from the others. 27:44 Legal Talk Network Blawg, blog design, Bob Ambrogi, Justia, lawsites blog, legal blogging, legal marketing, lexblog, self hosted blog, theme blogs, wordpress legal blog no no New Solo host, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association is joined by Attorney Melissa Conner, from the Conner Law Offices out of Boston, Massachusetts, to spotlight women solos. Melissa shares her recommendations on everything from which organizations female attorneys can join when first starting their office, to the benefits of a women’s bar association to how to find a mentor. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/02/helpful-tips-for-women-solo-practitioners/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/02/helpful-tips-for-women-solo-practitioners/ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:28:43 -0500 Helpful Tips for Women Solo Practitioners New Solo host, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association is joined by Attorney Melissa Conner, from the Conner Law Offices out of Boston, Massachusetts, to spotlight women solos. Melissa shares her recommendations on everything from which organizations female attorneys can join when first starting their office, to the benefits of a women’s bar association to how to find a mentor. 25:30 Legal Talk Network attorney safety, client etiquette, dressing appropriately, Massachusetts Women's Bar Association, Melissa Conner, mentors, sexual harassment, Social media, social networking, women in law, Women's bar association no no Solos and Law Students-have you considered Pro Bono as an investment? It can expand your client base and knowledge, open doors for employment and networking, and enrich your standing in the community. New Solo host, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association discusses with Attorney Luz Herrera, Assistant Professor of Law at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California how she used Pro Bono to build her practice and strengthen her community. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/01/how-pro-bono-can-be-a-market-strategy-for-solos-and-law-students/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2012/01/how-pro-bono-can-be-a-market-strategy-for-solos-and-law-students/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:43:44 -0500 How Pro Bono can be a market strategy for Solos and Law Students Solos and Law Students-have you considered Pro Bono as an investment? It can expand your client base and knowledge, open doors for employment and networking, and enrich your standing in the community. New Solo host, Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association discusses with Attorney Luz Herrera, Assistant Professor of Law at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California how she used Pro Bono to build her practice and strengthen her community. 26:35 Legal Talk Network community lawyers inc, job search, Kyle Guelcher, law office management, Legal aid, legal services, Luz Herrera, mentoring, pro bono, retainers, volunteer no no New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, joins Frank A. Cseke, a Fort Collins, Colorado-based attorney and founder of the blog, The Solo Lawyer, to discuss some hot topics in the solo attorney community. Kyle & Frank take a look at the power of blogging, and a host of other topics including: marketing, rainmaking, "good" clientele and taking a Zen approach to the law. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/12/blogging-branding-marketing-for-solos/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/12/blogging-branding-marketing-for-solos/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:42:09 -0500 Blogging, Branding & Marketing for Solos New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, joins Frank A. Cseke, a Fort Collins, Colorado-based attorney and founder of the blog, The Solo Lawyer, to discuss some hot topics in the solo attorney community. Kyle & Frank take a look at the power of blogging, and a host of other topics including: marketing, rainmaking, "good" clientele and taking a Zen approach to the law. 31:29 Legal Talk Network no no Are you looking to build your international law practice? New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, joins Attorney Charles Whittier from the Whittier Law Firm, to talk about how solo attorneys can develop international law as a private practice area. Charles shares his insights on how a new lawyer can build an international law practice, avoid controversy in international advertising, and the risks and benefits of practicing international law. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/11/how-solos-can-build-an-international-law-practice/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/11/how-solos-can-build-an-international-law-practice/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:20:07 -0500 How Solos Can Build an International Law Practice Are you looking to build your international law practice? New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, joins Attorney Charles Whittier from the Whittier Law Firm, to talk about how solo attorneys can develop international law as a private practice area. Charles shares his insights on how a new lawyer can build an international law practice, avoid controversy in international advertising, and the risks and benefits of practicing international law. 30:25 Legal Talk Network 19 USC, Charles Whittier, cross boarder transactions, customs law, export law, import law, international law, international malpractice insurance, international trade, Legal ethics, private international law, public international law no no Looking for innovative, practical solutions to improve client services? New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, joins Catherine Sanders Reach, Director at the American Bar Association's Legal Technology Resource Center, to highlight the many ways you can use technology to provide better client service. Catherine discusses Google tools and resources, information about credit card transaction services for lawyers, programs that would allow a client to "log in" and see the status of their case, and much more. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/10/using-technology-to-provide-better-client-service/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/10/using-technology-to-provide-better-client-service/ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:18:53 -0400 Using Technology to Provide Better Client Service Looking for innovative, practical solutions to improve client services? New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and the most recent Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, joins Catherine Sanders Reach, Director at the American Bar Association's Legal Technology Resource Center, to highlight the many ways you can use technology to provide better client service. Catherine discusses Google tools and resources, information about credit card transaction services for lawyers, programs that would allow a client to "log in" and see the status of their case, and much more. 24:20 Legal Talk Network Catherine Sanders Reach, Client Service, Client web conferencing, Cloud Computing, Credit Card, Electronic Signature, email encryption, Google for Lawyers, lawyer-client communication, legal technology, Legal Technology Resource Center no no Want to know how you can build your client portfolio? New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, joins marketing expert, Richard DeLuca, Principal of MarketerAtLaw.com, to offer tips on how to build a solid client base. Rich talks about the approach new lawyers should take if attending a conference, the importance of blogging and search engine optimization (SEO) and how a new lawyer can stay motivated when the phone is not ringing. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/09/building-your-client-portfolio/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/09/building-your-client-portfolio/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:36:39 -0400 Building your Client Portfolio Want to know how you can build your client portfolio? New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, joins marketing expert, Richard DeLuca, Principal of MarketerAtLaw.com, to offer tips on how to build a solid client base. Rich talks about the approach new lawyers should take if attending a conference, the importance of blogging and search engine optimization (SEO) and how a new lawyer can stay motivated when the phone is not ringing. 27:17 Legal Talk Network elevator speech, lawyer advertising, lawyer blogging, lawyer tips for blogging, marketing at conferences, marketing for attorneys, productive social media, promoting through blogging no no Online profiles and posts, email and smartphone etiquette, courtroom attire and socializing with co-counsel - what to do? These are just some of the areas of interest and concern for new lawyers in an ever changing legal business environment. New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association taps the expertise of Donna Gerson, attorney, frequent speaker and author of several books on legal career topics including Choosing Small, Choosing Smart, Building Career Connections and The Modern Rules of Business Etiquette as they discuss best practices and how to avoid making that new lawyer type of mistake. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/08/new-lawyers-and-business-etiquette/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/08/new-lawyers-and-business-etiquette/ Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:14:04 -0400 New Lawyers and Business Etiquette Online profiles and posts, email and smartphone etiquette, courtroom attire and socializing with co-counsel - what to do? These are just some of the areas of interest and concern for new lawyers in an ever changing legal business environment. New Solo host, Attorney Kyle Guelcher, a solo practitioner and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association taps the expertise of Donna Gerson, attorney, frequent speaker and author of several books on legal career topics including Choosing Small, Choosing Smart, Building Career Connections and The Modern Rules of Business Etiquette as they discuss best practices and how to avoid making that new lawyer type of mistake. 25:50 Legal Talk Network attorney-client etiquette, Donna Gerson, E-mail confidentiality, e-mail security, job search, lawyer marketing, Online attorney profiles, Online reputation, PR for lawyers, web presence no no Are you looking to get more actively involved in your Bar Association? In this July edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner from Springfield, MA and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, is joined by Scott Heidorn, an associate in the Boston office of Campbell Campbell Edwards & Conroy, to talk about how young lawyers can utilize bar associations for career advancement. Kyle and Scott discuss why a young lawyer would want to join a bar association, how to "give back" to the community through a bar association and take a look at some resources that bar associations offer to help bridge the learning gap from law school theory to actual lawyering. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/07/navigating-bar-associations/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/07/navigating-bar-associations/ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:44:44 -0400 Navigating Bar Associations Are you looking to get more actively involved in your Bar Association? In this July edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner from Springfield, MA and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, is joined by Scott Heidorn, an associate in the Boston office of Campbell Campbell Edwards & Conroy, to talk about how young lawyers can utilize bar associations for career advancement. Kyle and Scott discuss why a young lawyer would want to join a bar association, how to "give back" to the community through a bar association and take a look at some resources that bar associations offer to help bridge the learning gap from law school theory to actual lawyering. 35:09 Legal Talk Network bar association, bar association networking, Campbell Campbell Edwards & Conroy, free bar associations, importance of CLE, mentoring, Scott Heidorn no no Good clients are essential to any growing business. As a lawyer, what is the best way to manage your clients? In this June edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner from Springfield, MA and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association is joined by solo attorney, Paul E. Mawn, Principal at The Law Office of Paul E. Mawn Jr., out of Newington, CT, to talk about how to conduct an initial client meeting, discuss fees with potential clients and how to best communicate with existing clients. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/06/successfully-manage-legal-clients/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/06/successfully-manage-legal-clients/ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:59:41 -0400 Successfully Manage Legal Clients Good clients are essential to any growing business. As a lawyer, what is the best way to manage your clients? In this June edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner from Springfield, MA and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association is joined by solo attorney, Paul E. Mawn, Principal at The Law Office of Paul E. Mawn Jr., out of Newington, CT, to talk about how to conduct an initial client meeting, discuss fees with potential clients and how to best communicate with existing clients. 31:28 Legal Talk Network client conversion, client etiquette, client red flags, engagement letters, fee agreements, finding good clients, paul E. Mawn, securing payment from clients no no How do you create a successful virtual law practice? In this May edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner from Springfield, MA and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association welcomes Attorney Andrea J. Hable, to talk about her unique practice. Andrea discusses her alternative office arrangements, harnessing technology, dual admittance, differing fee structures and much more. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/05/alternative-law-office-arrangements/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/05/alternative-law-office-arrangements/ Thu, 26 May 2011 11:42:19 -0400 Alternative Law Office Arrangements How do you create a successful virtual law practice? In this May edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner from Springfield, MA and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association welcomes Attorney Andrea J. Hable, to talk about her unique practice. Andrea discusses her alternative office arrangements, harnessing technology, dual admittance, differing fee structures and much more. 24:42 Legal Talk Network Andrea Hable, backup, cloud, home office, legal software, legal technology, online preserve, paperless, scanner, virtual law firm no no What steps should you take to have a successful micro law office? In this edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner from Springfield, MA and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, welcomes Gen Y Solo, Attorney Rachel Rodgers, owner and principal attorney at Rachel Rodgers Law Office, to discuss starting a Spartan overhead, sharply focused law office - the micro law office. Kyle and Rachel talk about the advantages of a micro law office compared to a "traditional" office, essential pieces of technology for any micro firm, and how social media plays a role in the success of a micro firm. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/04/a-generation-y-solo-and-the-micro-law-office/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/04/a-generation-y-solo-and-the-micro-law-office/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:33:48 -0400 A Generation Y Solo and the Micro Law Office What steps should you take to have a successful micro law office? In this edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner from Springfield, MA and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, welcomes Gen Y Solo, Attorney Rachel Rodgers, owner and principal attorney at Rachel Rodgers Law Office, to discuss starting a Spartan overhead, sharply focused law office - the micro law office. Kyle and Rachel talk about the advantages of a micro law office compared to a "traditional" office, essential pieces of technology for any micro firm, and how social media plays a role in the success of a micro firm. 37:03 Legal Talk Network Entropeneur, google docs, Google for Lawyers, legal research, Micro Law Office, mobile technolog, Rachel Rodgers, Small firm Technology, Smartphone, Social media, virtual law firm no no How can a solo attorney effectively use social media? In this edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner out of Springfield, MA and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, welcomes Attorney Carolyn Elefant, to take a look at a solo practitioner’s unfair marketing advantage when it comes to social media. Carolyn talks about her book with Attorney Nicole Black, Social Media for Lawyers, The New Frontier, about why a new lawyer would want to invest resources in social media, how to find online potential clients and turn them into real world clients and ethical issues a practitioner should consider when using social media. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/03/a-solo-practitioners-unfair-marketing-advantage-social-media/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/03/a-solo-practitioners-unfair-marketing-advantage-social-media/ Wed, 9 Mar 2011 09:56:09 -0500 A Solo Practitioner’s Unfair Marketing Advantage: Social Media How can a solo attorney effectively use social media? In this edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner out of Springfield, MA and Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Massachusetts Bar Association, welcomes Attorney Carolyn Elefant, to take a look at a solo practitioner’s unfair marketing advantage when it comes to social media. Carolyn talks about her book with Attorney Nicole Black, Social Media for Lawyers, The New Frontier, about why a new lawyer would want to invest resources in social media, how to find online potential clients and turn them into real world clients and ethical issues a practitioner should consider when using social media. 27:17 Legal Talk Network carolyn elefant, ethics, facebook, Kyle Guelcher, legal marketing, marketing, mentoring, mobile apps, Social media, social media ethics, social networking, Young Lawyer no no In this edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner out of Springfield, MA and chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, welcomes Attorney Ursula Furi-Perry, Professor from the Massachusetts School of Law, to focus on transitioning from law student to lawyer. Kyle and Ursula take a look at the big transition into law practice, getting and keeping a job and networking beyond the resume and your great uncle’s advice! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/02/transitioning-from-law-student-to-lawyer/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/02/transitioning-from-law-student-to-lawyer/ Fri, 4 Feb 2011 13:28:52 -0500 Transitioning from Law Student to Lawyer In this edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner out of Springfield, MA and chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, welcomes Attorney Ursula Furi-Perry, Professor from the Massachusetts School of Law, to focus on transitioning from law student to lawyer. Kyle and Ursula take a look at the big transition into law practice, getting and keeping a job and networking beyond the resume and your great uncle’s advice! 28:07 Legal Talk Network Billing, job search, Kyle Guelcher, Law Students, Mass School of Law, Massachusetts School of Law, networking, Peer Mentoring, salary, Time management, Ursula Furi-Perry no no So you’re hanging a shingle, now what? In this debut edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner out of Springfield, MA and chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, welcomes Attorney Gabriel Cheong, the principal attorney of Infinity Law Group LLC, to talk about some of the things to do after you have started your law firm - networking, rainmaking and generating revenue and how to keep track of all those small business issues. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/01/new-lawyer-new-solo/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/new-solo/2011/01/new-lawyer-new-solo/ Tue, 4 Jan 2011 10:49:36 -0500 New Lawyer: New Solo So you’re hanging a shingle, now what? In this debut edition of New Solo, host Attorney Kyle R. Guelcher, a solo practitioner out of Springfield, MA and chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, welcomes Attorney Gabriel Cheong, the principal attorney of Infinity Law Group LLC, to talk about some of the things to do after you have started your law firm - networking, rainmaking and generating revenue and how to keep track of all those small business issues. 31:13 Legal Talk Network ethics, Gabriel Sheong, Infinity Law Group, Kyle Guelcher, networking, professionalism, salary, Shingle, solo practitioner, students, transitioning, Young Lawyer no no