u/LawWhisperer

Any young-ish workers' comp or family law attorneys here who recently opened (or are soon to open) their firm? I'm looking to network with you. Please let me know if you know someone.

I started my plaintiff-side personal injury and employment law firm this year, and things have been going well. We run almost entirely on contingency. Naturally, I have begun thinking about how to expand, and something that I've noticed is that many solo attorneys remain solo attorneys. Why do you think that is? Can't generate business? Don't want to give up profits/sacrifice for long-term growth? Something else? My goal has always been to run a firm with several attorneys and a full staff. Do you have any tips on things I can do today to prepare for that, considering that I am on ground zero.

I had an interesting conversation with another solo recently (many more years of ownership), and he said at one point he had two attorneys under him, but it turned out to be less profitable. Has that been the case for you? Have you been able to figure out how to change it?

Just curious about any and all tips you may have for aggressive growth that worked for you.

Thank you!

What have you spent money on for marketing that was actually worth it? There are so many companies making big promises, and it’s hard to know who to trust.

I’m in New York practicing plaintiff PI (I know) and employment law, have about 40 cases and my firm is under six months old. Am I better off just networking and handing out cards at this stage?

Also open to any books, websites, articles, or podcasts you recommend. Thanks!

I started my own firm in January and I’m at about 40 cases right now. I’m at the point where very single administrative task is starting to become a huge time sink and taking away time from more pressing matters.

Examples of things I’d like automated are retainer agreements, letters of reps, follow up on treatment, demand letters to employers, etc.

Has anyone used Claude or the like to successfully take over a majority of administrative tasks? If so, where did you start and what resources did you use to learn and set it up?

What has your experience been? I'm thinking about adding employment law to my PI practice. Is it a worthwhile addition (financially) or would my time better be served sticking with PI? I have an opportunity to work on a number of employment cases with a well respected employment attorney.

Don't seem to see too many plaintiff employment firms around so I imagine the competition for case acquisition is far less competitive than Pl but my understanding is that the value per case is also far lower.

Please enlighten me if you run a plaintiff side employment firm in NYC.

What has your experience been? I’m thinking about adding employment law to my PI practice. Is it a worthwhile addition (financially) or would my time better be served sticking with PI?

Don’t seem to see too many plaintiff employment firms around so I imagine the competition for case acquisition is far less competitive than PI but my understanding is that the value per case is also far lower.

Please enlighten me if you run a plaintiff side employment firm in NYC.