Transition or Exit from Your Law Practice?

Considering a Transition or Exit from Your Law Practice? Prepare and Proceed With the Right Team in Place

A law practice is a complex business with many differing and dissimilar components combined to work as one. It makes sense, to seek the assistance of a resource for each necessary area of knowledge. There are several different areas of expertise that should be consulted when the time comes to buy or sell a practice. 

The same holds for the sale or purchase of law practice. It is useful, and often necessary, to seek the assistance of several different types of professionals to get the most out of the deal. There is the transactional attorney to help you through the legal side; the CPA for tax considerations; the financial advisor to help you plan for the next step; the valuation expert to help you determine the right purchase/sale price and how to get there; the insurance advisor for malpractice and other insurance needs; and the law practice broker to help you navigate items such as valuation, confidential communications with buyers and the best exit option for your practice.

Choosing the right advisors though who understand and have law practice-specific knowledge can greatly increase the efficiency of the team. For these reasons, consider starting with the law practice broker as your first step. Often, the broker has the right connections to put you in touch with the people you need to see and can suggest cost-effective solutions. Additionally, you can reach out to your state’s bar for this. 

 

It is equally important to make sure you seek the necessary assistance. To keep your health, you’ll (presumably) consult the necessary medical specialties. Do the same for your practice. Don’t forget the benefits that advisors can bring to you on this very important decision.