A Letter from the Chair 13 octobre 2023 Grant Buchan-Terrell OBA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Section Chair, Grant Buchan-Terrell outlines his priorities for the Section this year and highlights what's in store and why you should get involved.
A New Look at Why Succession Planning is a Must for Lawyers 13 octobre 2023 Lisa Laredo, principal at Laredo Law While succession planning may be difficult for many lawyers – particularly practitioners who are older or located in more remote areas of the province – it is absolutely necessary in the interest of the public. Lisa Laredo looks at the recommendations and shares creative solutions.
The Midas Touch 14 avril 2023 Rajen Akalu The story of King Midas is about the tragedy of avarice and contemplates what follows when true happiness is not recognized. Midas was a man who wished that everything he touched would turn into gold. The law firm equivalent is of course the “Rainmaker”. However, too much rain is as bad as too much gold. Midas’ blessing turns out to be a curse.
Solo & Small Firm Survival Tips from an Old Fart 31 janvier 2023 Grant Buchan-Terrell In this article, Grant Buchan-Terrell, principal of gbtlaw, offers some survival tips for solo and small firms from his 22 years of up and down experiences as a business law boutique practice.
Succession Planning a Must for Lawyers 29 septembre 2022 Lisa Laredo, principal at Laredo Law Lawyers need to practice what they preach and implement a succession plan that kicks in when they are no longer willing or able to continue in the profession.
Pros and Cons of Being a Sole Practitioner 05 mai 2022 Dan Fridmar - Fridmar Professional Corporation Sole practice is both rewarding and difficult. Several sole practitioners were kind enough to provide us with their thoughts and feedback on the top three pros and cons of sole practice.
A Better Work-Life Balance 05 mai 2022 Alexandra Koch - Koch Law Professional Corporation One lawyer’s story about growing a successful law practice and eventually making the difficult decision to downscale to sustain a healthier work-life balance.
Insights from a Solo Practitioner's Case at the Court of Appeal 26 janvier 2022 Dan Fridmar, Fridmar Professional Corporation The author shares his insights and lessons learned after having done his first appeal before the Court of Appeal as a sole practitioner.
Reflections on Working Remote 26 janvier 2022 Rocco Giordano Scocco, founder, Scocco Law Professional Corporation, In this article, the author reflects on experiences since March 2020 working remotely and challenges perspectives on the benefits of in-person as opposed to remote office environments.
A Lot from the DOT: Teraview Changes that came into effect on December 20, 2021 22 décembre 2021 Jeffrey Lem, Director of Titles for the Province of Ontario "A Lot from the Dot" bulletin by Mr. Jeffrey Lem. This bulletin describes Teraview changes that came into effect on December 20, 2021, including modifications made to the Statements to be made for Corporate Authorization.