I'd Rather Do It Myself: How to Set Up Your Own Law Firm

by Stephen Gillers

Here's nuts-and-bolts advice on selecting office space, equipment and support services; setting fair fees and establishing effective collection procedures; professional liability; "rainmaking"; how much it's likely to cost you, with a look at capital expenses, overhead and first-year income scenarios. The author also provides sage advice, culled from his own experience and from numerous interviews with private practitioners, on the reasons to go into private practice and the reasons not to. Whether you're a recent graduate or in your first few years of practice, this is an ideal guide if you're thinking about going out on your own

Hardcover

First published June 1, 1977

Reviews

[Frank · Rating 4 out of 5]

A successful attorney recommended this book to me. It holds up surprising well for its age. A must-read for any lawyer considering opening his or her own practice.