Do you have a busy family law practice and are you wondering how one of Flex Legal’s several family law freelance lawyers can assist you on an as-needed basis? Look no further. Below is a summary of some of the many projects our family law lawyers have completed since Flex Legal was founded in 2015. […]
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The Law Society of Ontario, the regulatory body responsible for governing the legal profession in the province, is set to hold an election this month for its benchers (its Board of Directors). Voting opens on April 19 and closes on April 29, 2023. All LSO licensees whose licenses have not been suspended as of April
by Erin Cowling (Founder & CEO, Flex Legal) Over 10 years ago, I started my own non-traditional practice assisting other lawyers and law firms with their overflow legal work. I wasn’t sure what to call myself: research lawyer? contract lawyer? associate for hire? I eventually settled on “freelance lawyer”, a term used in the UK
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Professional regulation may be a boring topic for some, but you only have to look back to the 2019 Law Society of Ontario (LSO) Bencher election to realize it is not without its controversies. And while the 2019 election was arguably more contentious than past elections, it still revealed the continuing trend of decreasing voter
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Lawyers are very fortunate that our profession is so amenable to self-employment. However, the decision to start your own solo practice should not be made without careful consideration. Ultimately, the choice will depend on your individual circumstances and goals, but for guidance, we’ve set out a few pros and cons for you to consider: Pros
Three years ago we wrote a blog titled “5 Tips for Business Development & Marketing Ideas for Lawyers in 2020”. This was at the beginning of the pandemic and we were questioning the ability to market and network during a global crisis, which limited our ability for human interaction. Three years later, lawyers have embraced
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While some lawyers only see practicing law as a profession, in reality, law firms are businesses, lawyers are business owners, and businesses need to be profitable. Large law firms have whole departments to assist with keeping law firms profitable (marketing departments, accounting departments, HR, etc.). And, while solo and small firm lawyers may lack these
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Are you looking to update your law firm’s website to attract new clients and improve user experience? Before you dive into a complete overhaul, there may be some simple content adjustments you can make to improve your website and convert more visitors into clients. Whether you have a DIY website or outsourced it to a
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Your law practice is super busy, which is great, but you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed. You need help with your legal work, but you don’t need full time assistance, so you are considering hiring a freelance lawyer to assist you on an as-needed basis. What do you need to tell your clients? Do you
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Sole practitioners face different challenges than lawyers working at larger firms. Often sole practitioners must bear the responsibility for all aspects of their client files, while also having to deal with the demanding administrative side of a law practice. They may not have the resources to hire a full-time associate or staff to assist. Without
