How to Start Your Law Practice in the Next Thirty Days for $5,000 or Less: Guide for Lawyers Who Want to Be Doers, Not Dreamers.
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I had a small office of about 12 ft by 12 ft on the second floor near 15th and Walnut in Philadelphia. There were about 10 other lawyers, each with his own unique practice.
One of them now has a $5-million personal injury practice. He is probably a millionaire.
One is semi-retired .
Another died.
Still another lost his license.
I am still practicing and last year my gross annual income was about $219,000.
I hope to do better this year. I am not a millionaire.
This book is not for the reader . This is guide a for the doer. It is supposed to inspire you and give valuable information. This is a handbook for those who want to start. This does not cover everything.
The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. Take that step now.
Allan K. Marshall
Allan Marshall has been practicing law in Philadelphia for more than 20 years. In his own words, "I fight mean landlords, mean collection agencies and car repo companies. I find people who are loaded in debt and set them free through bankruptcy." One of the laws schools where I studied law was George Washington University Law School. Effort is the key to success. It belongs to those who start. Bill gate did nto start his buiness with a bank loan He started with effort and imagination. Imagination helps.
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How to Start Your Law Practice in the Next Thirty Days for $5,000 or Less - Allan K. Marshall
How to Start Your Law Practice
in the Next 30 Days
for $5,000 or Less
A Guide for Lawyers who want to be doers,
not dreamers.
Allan K. Marshall
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© 2012 by Allan K. Marshall, Esquire, Attorney-at-Law. All rights reserved.
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First published by AuthorHouse 02/01/2012
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Contents
Introduction
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Day 19
Day 20
Day 21
Day 22
Day 23
Day 24
Day 25
Day 26
Day 27
Day 28
Day 29
Day 30
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX D
APPENDIX E
APPENDIX F
APPENDIX G
APPENDIX H
APPENDIX I
APPENDIX J
APPENDIX K
APPENDIX K
Introduction
About 29 years ago, when I started my law practice, I had only about $1,900 of personal savings and a used IBM typewriter. Since then, much has changed but the basics are just the same. To be successful, you have to start your law practice and you have to be inspired and you have to take some risk. Your success depends on how many people like you, not what you are. Of course, knowledge and skill are necessary but your success begins when you are likable.
I had a small office of about 12 ft by 12 ft on the second floor near 15th and Walnut in Philadelphia. There were about 10 other lawyers, each with his own unique practice.
One of them now has a $5-million personal injury practice. He is probably a millionaire.
One is semi-retired.
Another died.
Still another lost his license.
I am still practicing and last year my gross annual income was about $219,000.
I hope to do better this year. I am not a millionaire.
This book is not for the mere reader. This is a guide for the doer. It is supposed to inspire you and give valuable information. This is a handbook for those who want to start practicing law. For those who are fearful, this should be a guiding light. For those who are tired of sending resumes, this book should encourage experimentation. This book does not cover everything. Actually, any law practice can be summed up in just 4 words. Find them, serve them—find clients, serve clients. The End.
The journey of 1,000