Three Books for Lawyers Who Want to Start a Law Firm

These three  books can help lawyers prepare to start a law practice or improve the one they already have.

(1)  Solo by Choice, Second Edition: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be by
Carolyn Elefant.

This is an up-to-date guide on the actions you should take to start your own law practice.  This book is highly recommended.


(2)  How to Start & Build a Law Practice: (Career Services/American Bar Association) by Jay G. Foonburg.

This book is a little out of date, but it has an amazing amount of information and can serve as a good reference book for lawyers who want to get started in solo practice.

(3)  The Practice: Brutal Truths About Lawyers and Lawyering by  Brian Tannebaum

This book focuses on everything that you wish they had taught you in law school but was not a part of the curriculum, like law practice management, getting clients, etc.  This book has something to offer to even seasoned practitioners now that the legal landscape is changing so fast.  It is highly recommended.


These are the books that I think are useful but I am certain others have their own favorites.  If you do, please share it in the comments section below.  Thank you.

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