The Happier Attorney: A Comprehensive Guide to Charging Flat Fees for Legal Services
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- 6 x 0.35 x 9 in
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- 7.5 oz
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication date
- May 18, 2019
- Language
- English
- Print length
- 139 pages
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Previously published as The Happier Attorney: A Comprehensive Guide to Charging Flat Fees for Legal Services by Brita Long, Attorney at Law, PLLC. Quarterly taxes were due in two weeks, and payday was in three days. She was there again. No matter how many hours she worked, what a great job she did, how many practice management CLE’s she went to, she was always one or two clients a month away from making the money she should be making. She didn’t become a lawyer to make millions each year, but she shouldn’t be struggling. What the hell was she doing wrong?She was tired. Tired of spending time billing, reviewing statements, and cutting her time only to have her clients not pay her.There had to be a better way – right?If this sounds familiar, The Happier Attorney is the book for you. You will learn the step by step process that has helped other attorneys, just like you, to successfully move from hourly fees to flat fees and to create a far happier, simpler and more successful practice. Read more
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| Publisher | Independently published |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 18, 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 139 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1098962087 |
| ISBN-13 | 81 |
| Item Weight | 7.5 ounces |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.35 x 9 inches |
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Concise and Useful
Format: Paperback
I purchased this to help me make my practice more efficient, whether or not I intended to fully implement flat fee billing. The book is an excellent read-- concise, practical, useful and straightforward. As an attorney we know that we should do often but don't take the steps to do it. This book has a very straightforward frank tone from one attorney to another on how to improve your practice. The mechanics for how to implement flat fee billing are provided in a concise straightforward, and practical way, that provides a useful outline without lots of unnecessary reading. It was a short read but has re-inspired me with regard to the practice of law. In addition there are many other useful tips relating to efficiency that are not strictly related to flat fee billing. I am starting out my week reinspired this week and it is already going better after I just finished this book. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021 by Sara1071
Everyone Needs this Book
Seriously! Everyone practicing law needs to read this book. I think there would be far fewer unhappy attorneys. The idea of abandoning the billable hour is absolutely radical to some, but every argument she’s making makes sense. The clients I have suggested it to appreciate the transparency, and I save so much time and feel much less irritated about doing tasks knowing that I will be compensated for them. I don’t have to argue with clients about bills after they go out which ruins my entire day and eats up time I can’t bill. No more forgetting to track time then seriously underestimating the time I spent. She writes in a clear, conversational yet authoritative tone that’s easy to follow and an absolute breeze to read
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Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021 by missyj95
Great, fast, easy read.
This book was well written and gave a very persuasive and seemingly thoughtful perspective on making the switch from hourly billing to flat fees. I would recommend more attorneys at least give it a consideration.
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2025 by Amazon Shopper
Great read offering both attorneys and clients reasons to ditch the billable hour
Format: Paperback
This book is a great dive into flat fees and their benefits for both attorneys and clients. I couldn't put the book down and read straight through in one sitting, picking up innumerable tips along the way. This book is a must read for anyone looking to reevaluate their fees or ditch the billable hour for flat fee billing.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021 by Nathan
Excellent mindset changer
Format: Paperback
This book was excellent. It assuaged my fears of the flat fee schedule for attorneys. First, Brita really underscores the value of the law profession. So often lawyers are made out to be either money hustlers or frazzled do good-ers. The book reminds you that yes, you can be well-compensated for providing excellent service. She gives examples how different areas of law can utilize flat-fee schedules. I am wholeheartedly sold and have a new lease on my practice and the value our profession should offer.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2022 by Kindle Customer
the manual that changed my life
This was the excellent companion to shifting my boutique cannabis business law practice from hourly to flat fee/legal subscription. “It takes courage to go against tradition and do something differently. Especially in a culture that worships tradition and the status quo. However, the results of flat fees speak for themselves, but only if you recognize them.” — The Happier Attorney: A Comprehensive Guide to Charging Flat Fees for Legal Services by Brita Long https://a.co/fOtf0WI
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023 by Rachael Ardanuy
Turns out you don’t even have to be a lawyer for this book to work for you.
So turns out you don’t have to even be an attorney for this book to change how you run your show...business, life, all of it. I’m a designer, and as someone providing services to other businesses and individuals, this read could not have come at a better time. I was right in the middle of sprinting through my work day, feeling like there was never enough time. But that feeling was perpetual. And stressful. And I was OVER IT! The day after reading this, I was able to use some of the tools in this book to recalibrate my business and my focus (so...that’s my life...hello!) Plus Brita has a knack for being both hilarious and practical in the space of one breath, so this read was also totally entertaining. Read it. You need it.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019 by ERMO
Great resource for attorneys trying to implement flat fees.
Format: Paperback
I have done my fair share of research into flat fees as a better alternative to the billable hour. However, I never read any information on how to actually implement flat fees into a retainer agreement or even if it is compliant with the Rules of Professional Conduct. With Brita Long's "The Happier Attorney" I now have the answers to both of these questions. I really enjoyed her detailed breakdown of how each aspect of the ethical rules actually supports flat fees, and how to best discuss the arrangement with clients and even the Court. I highly recommend this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2022 by Erdal Turnacioglu