Author Archives: Matt Austin


The Single Shingle, Part 4: With Freedom Comes Responsibilities – The Magic of Miscellaneous Mondays

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Matt Austin

The Single Shingle is a series of posts by Columbus Bar member Matt Austin, detailing his experiences starting his own law firm (Austin Legal, LLC). Before I decided to open my own solo practice I spoke with several attorneys who … Continue reading →

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The Single Shingle, Part 3: Money In, Money Out

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Matt Austin

The Single Shingle is a series of posts by Columbus Bar member Matt Austin, detailing his experiences starting his own law firm (Austin Legal, LLC). I wish I could make this more exciting than it is, but I can’t.  Money … Continue reading →

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The Single Shingle, Part 2: What’s Your Corporate Form and Are You As Scared of Malpractice As I Am?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Matt Austin

The Single Shingle is a series of posts by Columbus Bar member Matt Austin, detailing his experiences starting his own law firm (Austin Legal, LLC). We’re all lawyers, here, right?  We all took at least one class in law school … Continue reading →

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The Single Shingle, Part 1: Don’t Think About Going Solo Until You’ve Thought About These 3 Things

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Matt Austin

The Single Shingle is a series of posts by Columbus Bar member Matt Austin, detailing his experiences starting his own law firm (Austin Legal, LLC). For the past few years, the legal market has experienced a downturn.  Downturns result in … Continue reading →

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