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Fear of going solo

Is this irrational? Is being successful merely a function of...
Godawful National
  11/16/17
I'm going through the exact same thing as you brother
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
My friend from law school is a shitlawyer. He's not a solo b...
razzle-dazzle green telephone
  11/17/17
In any case, if you are going to start a business, why not d...
aromatic walnut brunch regret
  11/16/17
Why can't you scale a law business? for example. don't most ...
rough-skinned aphrodisiac crackhouse
  11/16/17
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blue self-centered set striped hyena
  11/17/17
My fear is fucking up. Being completely lost in litigation,...
cracking aggressive center persian
  11/16/17
That's your fear? My fear would be making enough $. If you a...
aromatic walnut brunch regret
  11/16/17
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blue self-centered set striped hyena
  11/17/17
You keep whining about this and I am telling you this is lit...
Arrogant bisexual church building trust fund
  11/17/17
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blue self-centered set striped hyena
  11/17/17
b-but they are the wind beneath my wings!
Wild Spot Roast Beef
  11/17/17
Everyone here is savaging me for not immediately quitting my...
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
Didn't he offer to give you $25k upfront? I didn't read much...
aromatic walnut brunch regret
  11/16/17
Yes but in defending these cases I constantly drop 10-20k of...
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
There's always ways to rationalize taking settlements before...
aromatic walnut brunch regret
  11/16/17
My #1 fear is not being able to generate my own business
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
I thought you said this guy guaranteed a shitload of referra...
aromatic walnut brunch regret
  11/16/17
I'd probably need to make 150k just to break even with expen...
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
there’s no way you’d have 150k annual expenses. have you loo...
Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol
  11/16/17
I mean I'd need to get 150k in fees just to make the 100k I ...
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
that’s like 5 settlements. he offered to give you 15-20 refe...
Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol
  11/16/17
Why won't u tell me what u do brother
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
I don’t want to be outted man. that WLMAS freak was building...
Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol
  11/16/17
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ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
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Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol
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ebony comical faggot firefighter
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Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol
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ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
Are you a gamer
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
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Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol
  11/16/17
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ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
nah
Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol
  11/16/17
Ok then I don't know u irl
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
I would never accept that little pay to be a shitlawyer
Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol
  11/16/17
Do you work in law
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
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ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
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blue self-centered set striped hyena
  11/17/17
By the time you need to drop any real money on a case you wi...
Magenta marvelous sanctuary
  11/17/17
honestly I wouldn’t go solo if I were you in your shoes. not...
Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol
  11/16/17
I have complete control of my own cases and handle everythin...
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
but you don’t know how to get clients, how to manage a law p...
Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol
  11/16/17
He won't learn anything working on P side. Those guys all gu...
aromatic walnut brunch regret
  11/16/17
fair enough. the whole PI racket stinks like the dumpster of...
Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol
  11/16/17
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ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
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ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
What makes you think this?
rough-skinned aphrodisiac crackhouse
  11/17/17
"Those guys all guard their ways intensely." Wh...
Sepia parlor candlestick maker
  11/17/17
He spouting bullshit out of his ass as usual. I found solos ...
Arrogant bisexual church building trust fund
  11/17/17
Have you put away savings that can cover 6 months of bare bo...
Multi-colored Parlour Filthpig
  11/16/17
I don't have decent savings 26k in credit lines and 10k i...
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/16/17
Seems like you are living far beyond your means unless you j...
Histrionic fiercely-loyal indian lodge
  11/17/17
How do you only have 5K in 401K?
Magenta marvelous sanctuary
  11/17/17
I've job hopped a lot look at my LinkedIn
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/18/17
Healthy dose of fear is legit. Pro tip: Double your hourly r...
nudist adventurous blood rage office
  11/16/17
Chandler, do you want me to get you a job at a plaintiff's f...
Magenta marvelous sanctuary
  11/17/17
I know you're up early...
Magenta marvelous sanctuary
  11/17/17
what time do u wake up every day bro
Hairraiser Weed Whacker Round Eye
  11/17/17
I get up at 5:15 everyday to hit the gym before work. On wee...
Magenta marvelous sanctuary
  11/17/17
impressive
Hairraiser Weed Whacker Round Eye
  11/17/17
My trial got kicked because the other trial before it went l...
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/17/17
that's the worst.
cracking aggressive center persian
  11/17/17
Who is your cousin? Is he a solo or in a well known firm? ...
ebony comical faggot firefighter
  11/17/17
I barely know the law and I'm a shitty attorney. I hate payi...
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  11/17/17
I would love to know how you do it. Everyone on xo makes run...
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blue self-centered set striped hyena
  11/17/17
Congrats man. Sounds like you are killing it. Big law isn't ...
Magenta marvelous sanctuary
  11/17/17
You're really the one killing it. I'm definitely jealous. ...
motley sandwich police squad
  11/17/17
You can always integrate PI into your practice or another co...
Magenta marvelous sanctuary
  11/17/17
Aren't those practices where you can pawn off a lot of paper...
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It should only be a fear if you're 1) Not confident in your ...
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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:17 PM
Author: Godawful National

Is this irrational? Is being successful merely a function of being somewhat outgoing, knowing the law / being a decent atty, and having a good work ethic? Why do people like me always fear falling flat on our asses and not bringing in a single case?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705492)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:20 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

I'm going through the exact same thing as you brother

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705522)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 10:13 AM
Author: razzle-dazzle green telephone

My friend from law school is a shitlawyer. He's not a solo because he has built up his firm but he is making over a million a year. The most important aspect is to exude confidence, and to have people skills. He's also a good lawyer, but those are a dime a dozen. You need to like talking to people, get to know them and their needs, and position yourself to satisfy them.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34708795)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:19 PM
Author: aromatic walnut brunch regret

In any case, if you are going to start a business, why not do something that can actually scale without regard for # of hours spent on it. If I were going to start my own business, it's not gonna be a law firm.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705508)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 11:28 PM
Author: rough-skinned aphrodisiac crackhouse

Why can't you scale a law business? for example. don't most V10 law firms have 10+ offices?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34706209)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 9:00 AM
Author: blue self-centered set striped hyena



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34708249)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:19 PM
Author: cracking aggressive center persian

My fear is fucking up. Being completely lost in litigation, research,,etc. filing a lawsuit and missing key claims,etc. not having someone looking over my shoulder.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705510)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:20 PM
Author: aromatic walnut brunch regret

That's your fear? My fear would be making enough $. If you aren't a completely incompetent lazy POS you are already better than 90% of the type of lawyers that your clients would be hiring anyway. The question is whether your effort is spent in a better way

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705524)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 9:02 AM
Author: blue self-centered set striped hyena



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34708255)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 9:43 AM
Author: Arrogant bisexual church building trust fund

You keep whining about this and I am telling you this is literally the *last* thing to be worried about. You know what you're doing and your boomer bosses are not the ubergeniuses you think they are.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34708562)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 10:44 AM
Author: blue self-centered set striped hyena



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34709052)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 1:23 PM
Author: Wild Spot Roast Beef

b-but they are the wind beneath my wings!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34710211)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:26 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

Everyone here is savaging me for not immediately quitting my job and taking CSLGs offer but here are my concerns:

1. Not having money to pay rent

2. Not having money to finance cases (even filing fees)

3. Never bringing in my own cases.

4. Letting down my family that relies on me to bring income in.

5. Having to pathetically crawl back to an ID job after failure.

I can be social while I'm at work but I'm generally a withdrawn dude at the end of the day. My health insurance benefits (my employer covers me and my wife) are worth a pretty significant amount and I get life insurance dental 401k etc all covered.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705591)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:27 PM
Author: aromatic walnut brunch regret

Didn't he offer to give you $25k upfront? I didn't read much but I read one thread that claimed that. That should cover your living expenses for a couple months at least.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705613)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:29 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

Yes but in defending these cases I constantly drop 10-20k of my carriers money defending them. I have fear of convincing my client to take less than what the case is worth to avoid paying filing fees and serving the defendants etc. I have fear that I won't be able to bring in any cases outside of referrals from CSLG

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705633)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:32 PM
Author: aromatic walnut brunch regret

There's always ways to rationalize taking settlements before incurring costs. Just run a cheap ship. I'm sure if you got a legit big $ case you could find a way to handle it

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705685)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:36 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

My #1 fear is not being able to generate my own business

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705718)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:37 PM
Author: aromatic walnut brunch regret

I thought you said this guy guaranteed a shitload of referrals? If that's the case you could probably make what you are making now but being your own boss just on his referrals

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705732)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:40 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

I'd probably need to make 150k just to break even with expenses

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705764)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:47 PM
Author: Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol

there’s no way you’d have 150k annual expenses. have you looked at his p&l? his costs run nowhere near that

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705832)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:48 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

I mean I'd need to get 150k in fees just to make the 100k I make now

Including health insurance filing fees bar fees etc

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705839)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:52 PM
Author: Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol

that’s like 5 settlements. he offered to give you 15-20 referrals immediately iirc. or unlimited if you give him 25% of your fees? he didn’t offer to set me up with anything near that good.

seems like your biggest issue is providing for your family for a year or so before those fees hit your checking account. I was in a similarly tough situation

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705886)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:54 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

Why won't u tell me what u do brother

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705898)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:56 PM
Author: Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol

I don’t want to be outted man. that WLMAS freak was building a dossier on me, and the TT fan club also wants to see me ruined

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705913)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:57 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705930)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:58 PM
Author: Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705939)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:59 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705946)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:59 PM
Author: Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705951)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 11:00 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705956)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 11:08 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

Are you a gamer

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34706022)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 11:09 PM
Author: Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34706031)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 11:11 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34706054)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 11:12 PM
Author: Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol

nah

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34706065)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 11:12 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

Ok then I don't know u irl

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34706074)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 11:19 PM
Author: Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol

I would never accept that little pay to be a shitlawyer

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34706129)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 11:21 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

Do you work in law

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34706140)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:58 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705936)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 9:14 AM
Author: blue self-centered set striped hyena



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34708336)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 1:41 AM
Author: Magenta marvelous sanctuary

By the time you need to drop any real money on a case you will have settled a ton in pre-lit and built up a warchest. Plus I can help you with costs if the case is a good one. If it is a huge case you can just refer it out to Alder, Panish or CZR. They do 50/50 and pay all costs.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34707084)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:28 PM
Author: Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol

honestly I wouldn’t go solo if I were you in your shoes. not unless I could moonlight and do it on the side at first. why don’t you just switch sides to a plaintiff’s firm and make more money before trying it solo?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705620)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:31 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

I have complete control of my own cases and handle everything from start to finish without any oversight or micromanaging. Hard to give that up to work for someone. I don't need anymore experience to go solo, I can do a PI case from start to trial without any extra knowledge already.

Why didn't you go solo after meeting CSLG

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705664)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:38 PM
Author: Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol

but you don’t know how to get clients, how to manage a law practice, or have enough $ to comfortably go out on your own. working on the plaintiff’s side, even for an employer, sounds better than defense-side money

I don’t have a network of care providers set up like he does, didn’t understand how the lien thing worked, and was scared of all the upfront costs on filing fees and experts. I also live 50 miles from him and most of his referrals, and I have no clue what I’m doing in PI. if I had your skill set it’d be a lot easier.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705743)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:40 PM
Author: aromatic walnut brunch regret

He won't learn anything working on P side. Those guys all guard their ways intensely. They'll just make him do bitch work, same as working ID but even less money.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705760)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:42 PM
Author: Boyish Ungodly Piazza Pistol

fair enough. the whole PI racket stinks like the dumpster of a Chinese buffet. CSG is the only respectable dude I’ve met in it

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705774)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:43 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705782)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 10:50 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705860)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 12:41 AM
Author: rough-skinned aphrodisiac crackhouse

What makes you think this?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34706755)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 1:29 PM
Author: Sepia parlor candlestick maker

"Those guys all guard their ways intensely."

What "ways" are they guarding?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34710270)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 1:30 PM
Author: Arrogant bisexual church building trust fund

He spouting bullshit out of his ass as usual. I found solos are much more generous to younger lawyers then the fence guys are

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34710285)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 11:09 PM
Author: Multi-colored Parlour Filthpig

Have you put away savings that can cover 6 months of bare bones stuff? In a dire emergency (e.g., you cant afford food), you could probably tap a 401k, no? If decent savings, I wouldn't worry too much.

#4 is legit if you have young kids or relatives who are relying on you, e.g., a kid who needs food, clothes, etc. or an older, sick relative. That you have to evaluate for yourself. If just a wife, seems minor.

#5 is, IMO a lot of people's worry in these kinds of situations. You're basically putting yourself out there to fail (and people will notice) rather than hiding behind a safe, respectable job. But I suspect you can recover eventually if it flops, and you'll have at least tried.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34706032)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 11:18 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

I don't have decent savings

26k in credit lines and 10k in the bank and like 5k in 401k

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34706117)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 10:32 AM
Author: Histrionic fiercely-loyal indian lodge

Seems like you are living far beyond your means unless you just graduated from LS

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34708933)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 1:34 PM
Author: Magenta marvelous sanctuary

How do you only have 5K in 401K?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34710328)



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Date: November 18th, 2017 12:23 AM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

I've job hopped a lot look at my LinkedIn

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34714927)



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Date: November 16th, 2017 11:01 PM
Author: nudist adventurous blood rage office

Healthy dose of fear is legit. Pro tip: Double your hourly rate for any phone calls outside of normal business hours. Do not let them send emergent business by email at night or on weekends, clients have a duty to communicate with you effectively and you cannot guarantee an email response outside of normal business hours. If the client needs an emergent response (e.g., every freaking domestic kid swap) and they call you, they’re paying double. Remember this and you may keep some sanity.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34705969)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 1:45 AM
Author: Magenta marvelous sanctuary

Chandler, do you want me to get you a job at a plaintiff's firm? My cousin is going to be the president of CAALA. I can get you a good plaintiff's side job so you can start building up some relationships. If you are actually interested let me know I can put out some feelers. I already have your real info so I can chat with some people over the weekend. Are you married to your geographic area?

You don't want to die doing ID. All the 40 year old + lawyers I know doing it want to murder themselves.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34707111)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 8:42 AM
Author: Magenta marvelous sanctuary

I know you're up early...

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34708172)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 10:40 AM
Author: Hairraiser Weed Whacker Round Eye

what time do u wake up every day bro

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34709005)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 10:52 AM
Author: Magenta marvelous sanctuary

I get up at 5:15 everyday to hit the gym before work. On weekends I get up around 7/8am regardless of when I go to sleep. I usually am up until 11 or 12 on weekdays and weekends 1 or 2.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34709126)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 10:54 AM
Author: Hairraiser Weed Whacker Round Eye

impressive

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34709137)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 3:30 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

My trial got kicked because the other trial before it went long.

FML

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34711351)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 3:31 PM
Author: cracking aggressive center persian

that's the worst.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34711356)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 3:58 PM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter

Who is your cousin? Is he a solo or in a well known firm?

I'm not sure I could give up my current autonomy to be another cog in a plaintiffs firm.

My #1 concern by far is money however, but I also value autonomy and not being micromanaged. The solo offer is something my heart wants to do but my brain is telling me I don't have financial security to take such a risk.

I like where I live but obviously would never afford a house here working ID.

I agree with you about 40 year old ID attorneys

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34711608)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 10:09 AM
Author: motley sandwich police squad

I barely know the law and I'm a shitty attorney. I hate paying attention to detail, have no attention span for reading long, boring documents or cases, and hate arguing. I hate everything about law.

I'm outgoing, smart enough, and work hard.

Going to make around $225k net this year as a solo. Not sure if that counts as successful or not since I could make more in BIGLAW, but when I left biglaw the options were either leave law entirely or try and be a solo.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34708769)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 10:19 AM
Author: Arrogant bisexual church building trust fund

I would love to know how you do it. Everyone on xo makes running your own firm and making $ look so easy.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34708832)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 10:44 AM
Author: blue self-centered set striped hyena



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34709048)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 10:35 AM
Author: Magenta marvelous sanctuary

Congrats man. Sounds like you are killing it. Big law isn't a measure of success. Being a bitch for some at 35 for 300K is not success. How are you enjoying solo life? Practice area? How long have you been solo?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34708959)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 10:47 AM
Author: motley sandwich police squad

You're really the one killing it. I'm definitely jealous.

I enjoy solo life in that I'm my own boss and don't need to be a bitch for anyone else. I firmly believe that no self-respecting adult man should be subservient to some other man. However I work like 60 hours most weeks because my practice area is a high volume pseudo-litigation area (immigration, BK, disability, etc). The problem is I'm really hitting a ceiling at 225-250k. I really wish I had learned PI and done that instead.

Either way, I'm saving money and hope to invest it well so in 5-6 years I can just practice part-time as a solo, which would be 180000.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34709082)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 10:52 AM
Author: Magenta marvelous sanctuary

You can always integrate PI into your practice or another contingency area like employment or class actions. There is no reason why you can't take on those cases slowly without hurting your existing practice. I did literally everything under the sun when I started and every month that went by had a higher % of cases in contingency fees.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34709117)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 1:09 PM
Author: Arrogant bisexual church building trust fund

Aren't those practices where you can pawn off a lot of paperwork on a paralegal? Or some bill by the hour associate on the Mom track you can lowball. $225k seems past the point where it makes sense to hire someone

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34710084)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 10:42 AM
Author: Hairraiser Weed Whacker Round Eye



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34709021)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 10:43 AM
Author: red nubile codepig boistinker

It should only be a fear if you're 1) Not confident in your abilities; 2) Have a family to support and may not make more than $25k the first year.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34709046)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 3:38 PM
Author: up-to-no-good native french chef



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34711430)



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Date: November 17th, 2017 3:43 PM
Author: Stirring Disgusting Mediation



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34711482)



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Date: November 18th, 2017 12:18 AM
Author: ebony comical faggot firefighter



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3799949&forum_id=2#34714913)