By fostering the relationships that naturally form in close-knit working environments, small law firms have unique opportunities to develop the young attorneys who may one day take over the firm’s operations. At Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld, a firm tackling a wide variety of legal matters with a team of 20 attorneys based in New York City, Long Island, and Miami, mentorship is an area of focus, according to New York-based managing partner Renato Matos. Read on to discover this firm’s...

While numerous considerations may encourage small-firm lawyers to become generalists, some are also finding that maintaining a specialized focus can provide a fulfilling career trajectory. Specialization allows lawyers to more quickly dive into a particular matter, reducing friction and bringing about a quicker resolution, says Colorado-based attorney Megan Douglah of Lyda Law Group. “This, in turn, more frequently leads to happier clients, which is always my ultimate goal.” We spoke with...

For small firms looking to establish their corner of the legal services market, getting the firm’s name and expertise in front of potential clients should be a top priority. Still, some firms and solo practitioners struggle with advertising their services. To gain some insight on how small firms can best make themselves known, Above the Law spoke with several legal marketing professionals with decades of combined experience in the field. Their advice? Be current and consistent with your...

Networking can feel like a dirty word, but getting your name out there is often an essential part of marketing and business development for attorneys practicing at smaller firms or on their own. Above the Law spoke with several small firm attorneys about what they’ve found works best when networking with the goal of gaining or retaining new clients. Read on to hear what they have to say. The Essential Guide to Slack eDiscovery Someday, you will likely need to extract data from Slack for...