New Law Firm Startup

Maximum Confidentiality

Wide range of support

Financials that banks like

The stakes are high and near-flawless planning and execution are required.

Let us help you avoid these pitfalls:

Lack of clarity and expectations
Bank financing delays
Premature disclosure
Wrong systems choices
Logistical issues

A structured process ensures you are ready in time

Clear expectations

Uncomplicated plans that ensure risks and benefits are understood and adequately considered.

Experienced Support

Our team has helped many law firms create their new firms.

Maximum confidentiality

Third-party management acts as a conduit for banking and key vendors during the pre-start-up phase.

For most, starting a law firm is a once in a career event, let us help you get it right.

All of our new law firm start-up clients feel anxiety and pressure during the startup process. The stakes are incredibly high, and near flawless execution is required.

For almost two decades, we have helped new law firms startups. We help relieve the anxiety and the pressure that comes from the need to execute on a tight schedule with a high degree of confidentiality. Our unique skill sets and experience enable us to offer a wide range of critical support.

LAW FIRM STARTUP SERVICES

FINANCIAL PLAN

Full-scale start-up plan including cash needs, expected income and expenses, profits and losses, and best and worst-case scenarios

GET THE NUMBERS RIGHT

SYSTEM SELECTION AND SUPPORT

Full systems selection support including financial systems, case and document management, and productivity apps and systems. Can also help you choose the right IT and office support vendors.

GET THE SYSTEMS RIGHT

LOGISTICAL SUPPORT

Full logistical support to set up your new law firm, vendor management, critical system coordination, employee interface, and interim management support.

GET THE LAUNCH RIGHT

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS

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We’ll run the numbers and create a support plan for your new law firm.

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We work together to make your vision a reality.

Turn your vision into a reality!

At PerformLaw, we know you want to build an exceptional law firm and you have finally decided the best way to do that is to start a new firm. Starting a new firm successfully requires near-perfect execution in several key areas. The problem is you're pressed for time and require maximum confidentiality, which means you are forced to manage two full-time efforts without violating confidences.

At PerformLaw we understand the unique challenges of starting a law firm, which is why we employ a structured process to ensure an on-time successful startup. Here is how we do it:

We help you clarify expectations and risks.

We run the numbers and help you get financed.

We help you select and set up the key management systems.

We help manage logistics.

You concentrate on strategy and client services so your new venture succeeds.

Get the help you need to turn your vision into a reality.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"PerformLaw is adept at analyzing potential obstacles to a law firm's success and creating ways to overcome them. Brian’s experience and overall knowledge of law firm management are invaluable to any firm wanting continued growth and success."

Morgan J. Wells, Jr.,
Larzelere Picou Wells Simpson Lonero, LLC

"Brian and Sean gave me a crash course in firm building and helped me to reframe my thought process and plan my expansion in a more precise manner. I would highly recommend them for firm mergers and lateral hiring."

Dave Rodman,
The Rodman Law Group

"Brian helped our law firm determine our profitability model and made suggestions to help us increase our business growth with ideas that we can implement right away. We thoroughly enjoyed working with him through the process. His expertise in these fields is excellent."

K. Patrick Douglas ,
Douglas, Haun & Heidemann

"Our firm has worked with PerformLaw for over 5 years to assist with management issues ranging from staffing, marketing, billable rates and billing models, profitability, and compensation plans just to name a few. Brian’s insight, creative solutions, and management partnership have been invaluable to our firm"

Robert M. Kallam
Partner, Lafayette Law Firm

"I recommend Brian's skills in assessing the valuation, structure, and ongoing profitability of law firms. He has the ability to understand complex information and provide quick concise analysis, as necessary."

Colin Kemmerly,
Gardberg & Kemmerly, P.C.

"PerformLaw helped us to grow and transition from a first-generation law firm in providing their expertise in business strategy, compensation plans, and law firm management. Any firm- especially small to mid-size firms - can benefit from working with Brian and PerformLaw."

Alan Brackett,
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett

"PerformLaw has helped our 15 person law firm to become more efficient and focused. With their help, we can get back to what we do best…practicing law and serving our clients."

Jay Lonero,
Larzelere Picou Wells Simpson Lonero, LLC

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