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How Howard and Carr Gained Financial Clarity and Sustainable Growth with Lawyerist Lab 

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The burden of running the firm was taking a toll, both professionally and personally. Alison needed a way to regain control and build a law firm that could thrive without consuming her life. Finding the Right Solution For years, Alison followed the Lawyerist podcast, drawn to its fresh perspective on running a modern law firm.

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Narrow Your Focus, Establish a Niche and Grow Your Law Practice

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When building a law practice, don’t try to serve everyone. I started a small law firm in Detroit in 2009 with a friend of mine. Litigation for auto dealers in Detroit, corporate work for dentists in Chicago, and estate planning work for young families in Charlotte are all multimillion-dollar niche opportunities.

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Amber Saunders: How to Be a Top Lawyer In Your Field

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The Saunders Firm. Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, 2009. Here’s how Amber Saunders sums up what she does in her field of law: “I make trust fund babies.” You may be practicing law for a long time. Many of my law school professors loved their practice area but hated working for big law firms.

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