Solo Practice

Run Your Solo Practice Like a Firm Twice Your Size

Claude handles research, drafting, and client communication so you can take on more cases without hiring more staff.

The Problems You Face Every Day

Wearing Every Hat in the Firm

Solo lawyers handle legal work, marketing, billing, and admin. Claude automates the repetitive legal tasks so you can focus on high-value work.

No Associate to Delegate Research

Without junior attorneys, research falls on you. Claude conducts preliminary research and summarizes findings for your review.

Client Communication Overload

Managing client expectations across multiple cases is exhausting. Claude drafts status updates, intake responses, and follow-up emails.

Sample Claude Prompts for Solo Practice

Client Intake Screener

Analyze an intake form to assess case viability and next steps.

Analyze the following client intake form and provide:

1. Case type classification
2. Initial assessment of merits (based on information provided)
3. Key facts that need clarification
4. Potential claims and defenses
5. Statute of limitations concerns
6. Conflict check considerations
7. Estimated complexity (simple, moderate, complex)
8. Recommended next steps
9. Draft follow-up questions for the initial consultation

Intake form:
[PASTE INTAKE FORM OR NOTES]

Case Status Update Drafter

Draft client status update emails for multiple cases.

Draft a status update email for my client:

Client: [NAME]
Case type: [TYPE]
Current status: [WHERE THE CASE STANDS]
Recent developments: [WHAT HAPPENED SINCE LAST UPDATE]
Next steps: [WHAT'S COMING]
Action needed from client: [ANYTHING THEY NEED TO DO]
Timeline: [EXPECTED DATES FOR NEXT MILESTONES]

Keep the tone professional and reassuring. Explain legal developments in plain English. End with specific next steps.

Engagement Letter Generator

Draft a client engagement letter with clear scope and fee terms.

Draft an engagement letter with the following terms:

Attorney: [YOUR NAME AND FIRM]
Client: [CLIENT NAME]
Matter: [DESCRIBE THE SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION]
Fee structure: [hourly/flat fee/contingency — with specific terms]
Retainer: [AMOUNT, IF APPLICABLE]
Scope limitations: [WHAT YOU ARE NOT HANDLING]
State: [GOVERNING STATE FOR ETHICS RULES]

Include:
1. Scope of representation
2. Fee arrangement and billing practices
3. Retainer terms and trust account handling
4. Client obligations (communication, document production, truthfulness)
5. Termination provisions
6. File retention policy
7. Conflict waiver (if applicable)

Weekly Practice Management Review

Structure a weekly review of case status and firm operations.

Based on the following case list, generate my weekly practice management review:

Active cases:
[LIST EACH CASE WITH CURRENT STATUS]

For each case, identify:
1. Upcoming deadlines (next 30 days)
2. Pending tasks and their priority
3. Client communication needed
4. Billing status (hours to enter, invoices to send)

Then provide a firm-level summary:
1. Total active matters
2. Matters needing immediate attention
3. Revenue pipeline (pending invoices, expected fees)
4. Tasks to delegate or automate

How It Works

Step 1

Subscribe to the briefing

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Step 2

Get weekly prompts for your practice

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Step 3

Apply them to real client work

Copy, paste, and customize prompts to save hours on every case.

Solo Practice FAQ

How can solo practitioners use Claude AI?

Claude handles research, drafting, and client communication — letting solo lawyers take on more cases without hiring staff. It screens intake forms, drafts status updates, and generates engagement letters.

Is Claude cost-effective for solo lawyers?

Yes. Claude Pro costs $20/month and replaces hours of manual research and drafting. Most solo practitioners report saving 5-10 hours per week on routine tasks.

Can Claude help with law firm management?

Claude generates case organization structures, deadline trackers, discovery checklists, and weekly practice management reviews — helping solo lawyers stay organized across multiple matters.

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