(Updated from 06/25/2019 post regarding my contribution to an article in Urban Freedom Magazine) Choosing a lawyer for your small business is a big decision. Ideally, you will develop a mutually …
Favorite Clients
Nance L. Schick Shares Tips for Clients with US News & World Report
(Updated from 08/11/2018) Nance was recently asked by US News & World Report's Geoffrey Williams what not to do when hiring an attorney. Here are the tips she gave him: Do not hire the …
[Read more...] about Nance L. Schick Shares Tips for Clients with US News & World Report
Francisco Needed to Resolve Penalties and Get in Compliance
Like many of the freelancers who contact me, Francisco was referred by his accountant. He had been served with a penalty notice from the New York State Workers Compensation Board because he did not …
[Read more...] about Francisco Needed to Resolve Penalties and Get in Compliance
Nance L. Schick Shares the Number One Question to Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer
Nance was asked by Claire Gillespie of SimpleMost to discuss the questions you should ask before hiring a lawyer. Not surprisingly, her number one question was "Can I avoid going to court?". An …
[Read more...] about Nance L. Schick Shares the Number One Question to Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer
Acknowledge Yourself for Choosing Clients You Work Well With
Like a lot of entrepreneurs, I opened The Law Studio and focused primarily on providing services to my clients. In many ways, I was still functioning as an employee. I figured I would stay in …
[Read more...] about Acknowledge Yourself for Choosing Clients You Work Well With
Acknowledge Yourself for Firing Clients That Aren’t Good Fits
I recently joined an online networking group for female attorneys who own and operate their own firms. I also network in person with other solo practitioners and small business owners, and I have …
[Read more...] about Acknowledge Yourself for Firing Clients That Aren’t Good Fits
Breaking Up is Hard to Do, Even with Clients
Horst has been working as a consultant for a large international corporation for more than a decade. Over the years, he has conducted audits, helped the transition of work to new vendors, managed …
[Read more...] about Breaking Up is Hard to Do, Even with Clients