New Solo Building a Business-Minded Law Firm with Matthew Moeller | First Flight #10
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Nov 13, 2025 Matthew Moeller, a savvy litigator who launched his own firm in New Orleans, shares insights on blending law with business strategies. He reveals how past retail experiences shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and led him to adopt a paperless, cloud-based practice. Joining him is Rio Lane from ALPS Insurance, emphasizing the importance of business training and specialization for solo lawyers. They discuss how specialized practices reduce malpractice risks and enhance operational efficiency while stressing proactive client communication during transitions.
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Career Path Built Confidence
- Matthew described his path from large firm to boutique to small firm before launching his own practice in 2013.
- Those varied early experiences gave him confidence to build a specialized yet diverse practice.
Try Shared Office Space First
- Use a shared office as a low-risk step between working from home and leasing your own office.
- It provides receptionist services, mail handling, and meeting rooms without long-term commitment.
Initial Clients Seeded Cash Flow
- Matthew brought a few core clients with him when he launched, and they were busy enough to keep cash flow positive.
- That immediate revenue funded technology and business development from day one.