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Buying a Law Firm is Law Firm Growth on Steroids. And Selling your Law Firm can be your Perfect Exit Strategy-
But Growth by Acquisition can be tricky business – Making this strategy work is all about picking the right firm, at the right time, at the right price and going about the purchase the right way.
In Part 1 of this 2-Part Series on Buying and Selling Law Firms, I introduced the concept of Law Firm Growth by Acquisition – including how to know if it’s a wise move for your firm – and some of the questions you should ask yourself when it comes to buying and selling a law firm in today’s market. If you missed Part 1, or just want a quick refresher,
go to: Buying & Selling Law Firms, Part 1
Selling Law Firms
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WHAT TO DO ONCE YOU’VE FOUND A FIRM TO BUY – WHAT NEXT?
Don’t try to do this on your own-
It’s like a personal injury client representing themselves in court. Not smart.
Instead, seek out an experienced Law Firm Broker- someone who understands how law firms operate, and has experience in helping other lawyers buy or sell law firms.
It is easy to become overwhelmed by all the financial, operational, and marketing details that surround an acquisition. But here’s a secret to making it come together: A successful acquisition rides heavily on what you do before consummating the deal.
Buying And Selling Law Firms
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Below is a checklist guide to help you as you move forward with your acquisition.
*Note that this list does not include the additional financial, tax and legal due diligence issues- For those I encourage you to consult with your CPA and attorney.
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