Before You Start a Law Firm, Watch This (10 Hard-Earned Lessons)

Описание: Starting your own law firm is about surviving chaos, building systems, and running a real business.

In this episode, Ty McTier breaks down the 10 things every lawyer must understand before starting their own firm — lessons learned from years in practice and the realities of launching and growing a litigation firm.

We cover:
• Why chaos is unavoidable — and how to know if you’re ready
• How to choose the right clients (before they choose you)
• Why systems and mistake-prevention matter more than talent
• The biggest financial mistakes new firms make during growth
• Pricing for sustainability (and why payment is non-negotiable)
• How to build a team without losing control
• Intake filtering, referrals, and long-term firm health
• How to track the real health of your firm — daily and weekly

This conversation is built for lawyers who:
✔ Are thinking about starting their own firm
✔ Recently opened a practice
✔ Want to grow without burnout
✔ Care about systems, structure, and sustainability

Firm Overwatch exists to solve many of the problems discussed in this episode — helping litigation firms stay organized, avoid mistakes, and operate with clarity before they ever step into the courtroom.
00:30 – Thrive in Chaos
02:25 – Decide What Type of Firm You’re Building
06:02 – Decide How the Work Moves Without You Physically
09:15 – Have a System
12:20 – Protect Yourself Financially Early On
12:53 – Know What You Are Actually Worth
16:10 – Build a Client System
21:12 – Leverage Technology
29:44 – Network
34:52 – Check the Heartbeat of Your Firm Daily