In my view, as a practicing solo lawyer, solo practitioners are the thin edge of the wedge that is our legal system. While solo practitioners may not have the biggest clients, they generally take on far more personal responsibility than lawyers in larger law firm. This lends itself to character building and may also illicit crushing effects on the brave souls that choose to practice law this way. There is a freedom that comes with practicing solo that large firms may not provide.
If you are a solo practitioner, chances are you are going to be a highly motivated self-starter. However, you will also be acutely aware of your limitations, as you are often required to work at your personal capacity. We can all use help and encouragement to stay motivated. It’s important to remind ourselves why solo practitioners should be respected by the legal profession and selected by clients in the market for legal services.