Many lawyers are pretty clueless when it comes to the business side of law, which is quite understandable given that law school doesn’t really include these topics in their curriculum. Even if many attorneys want to start their own practice and have more control in their day-to-day life, they take a while to do so. Most of the time, they end up employed by a law firm for the rest of their careers.

While it may be difficult, it certainly isn’t impossible to live your law life according to your own terms as proven by this episode’s guest, Atty. Annemarie Pantazis of Wilder Pantazis Law Group. She shares her journey of building her own practice and making her mark as a workers’ comp attorney, beginning from the time she got fired from a law firm, which she describes as a forward movement rather than a failure.

Pantazis discusses how practitioners can use the skills they’ve honed in law school to learn the business side of law, such as marketing and accounting, for instance. It’s important, especially in the beginning, to be visible in spaces where you won’t typically find lawyers practicing your expertise. You can also generate referral networks when you attend selected social and networking events. There is value in putting yourself out there and being genuinely interested in connecting with others.

Pantazis stresses the importance to continue to provide excellent service to your clients and do your best for them. Don’t forget to sharpen your lawyer skills as you build the business side of your practice.

You can connect with Attorney Annemarie Pantazis at amp@wilderlawgroup.com or 704-342-2243. Find out more about Wilder Pantazis Law Group at wilderlawgroup.com.

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