How to Start a Law Firm When You're Broke - Lauren Eagan

How to Start a Law Firm When You're Broke Lauren Eagan ISBN 9781641056472

“Lauren is a true go-getter. I’ve watched her rise from a struggling, broke lawyer to a six-figure earner. This book is born from her determination, grit, and willingness to carve her own path. She lays out every step so you can skip the guesswork of running a business and move directly toward earning a great living while doing meaningful, life-changing work.”
— From the Foreword by Ally Lozano, Esq., Law Firm Business Consultant

Lauren Eagan writes from lived experience. She has personally navigated every challenge she describes, and her guidance helps you build a strong foundation to ensure your law firm is not only launched successfully, but positioned to last.

Starting fresh in a new city while carrying student loan debt, Lauren explains exactly how she built her practice from the ground up. She shows you how to take advantage of often-overlooked resources, including free and low-cost technology, online tools, and the power of leveraging the skills and support of friends, family, and mentors.

Above all, building a successful practice requires focused effort, thoughtful research, and intentional decision-making. Following the book’s clear, step-by-step roadmap, Lauren walks you through the essential elements of launching and sustaining your own firm, including:

• Doing the necessary work while getting started, such as contract work and document review

• Developing a business mindset, including goal setting, entity selection, banking, insurance, and taxes

• Creating an established presence through firm names, branding, office space, and online communications

• Identifying your target market and attracting clients through networking, volunteering, presentations, and social media

• Implementing effective case management systems and software

• Getting paid through smart fee arrangements, invoicing, and follow-up strategies

• Protecting your time by planning for vacations, weekends, and increased efficiency

• Knowing when and how to grow through outsourcing, delegating, and hiring

• Preparing to launch with a clear, actionable business plan

The chapters are approachable, encouraging, and designed to break down what can feel overwhelming into manageable steps. Throughout the book, Lauren shares practical checklists, flowcharts, and real-world strategies she personally used to build her successful firm, along with chapter-end summaries to reinforce key takeaways.

How to Start a Law Firm When You're Broke Lauren Eagan ISBN 9781641056472, 978-1641056472 & 9781641056489

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Lauren Eagan