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Benita Talati anyone have advice on working for a solo practitioner? I work for one although there are a couple of other associates. She has unrealistic expectations, has given no support or training and has yelled at me everyday for making mistakes when I am a NEWLY admitted attorney! She blames me for everything, borders on verbal abuse. Now I know why she's having problems keeping attorneys. She fires them within a month of hiring. More to continue.

101 weeks ago from Legally Speaking

: Benita, I can not speak from personal experience on the issue, but I have had a few friends who have had the same problem. Usually, all you can do ...MoreBenita, I can not speak from personal experience on the issue, but I have had a few friends who have had the same problem. Usually, all you can do is grin and bare it. Other attorneys in the area will be aware of that attorney's reputation for doing as you mentioned.
101 weeks ago
Benita Talati: Hi Andrew,
Thanks for the comment. Actually, this attorney is a "superlawyer" in her practice area...very well-respected. She just fired BOTH of ...MoreHi Andrew,
Thanks for the comment. Actually, this attorney is a "superlawyer" in her practice area...very well-respected. She just fired BOTH of her attorneys after telling me I was only replacing one. I've had doubts about this job from the beginning...but with this economy, thought I had no choice but to take it.
101 weeks ago
: Ah yes, one of those superlawyers.(not that all superlawyers are like that one) I came across several while working for this judge. As I said ...MoreAh yes, one of those superlawyers.(not that all superlawyers are like that one) I came across several while working for this judge. As I said before the best you can do is grin and do your best not to let her get to you. The other seasoned attorneys and judges should be well aware of your predicament.
101 weeks ago
: My experience with a solo was the exact opposite. Very supportive and friendly, willing to take a little time to explain things to me. Granted, ...MoreMy experience with a solo was the exact opposite. Very supportive and friendly, willing to take a little time to explain things to me. Granted, most of that came after I had screwed something up, but it still helped me improve. It's too bad the economy is what it is; if the job market was stronger, I'd say you should leave, because there's no reason you should have to work in an environment like that.
101 weeks ago
: This is not unique to law. There are miserable bosses in all fields. Sometimes you can learn from them. Sometimes it's best to start looking ...MoreThis is not unique to law. There are miserable bosses in all fields. Sometimes you can learn from them. Sometimes it's best to start looking for another job. It works both ways though-like the saying "good help is hard to find," so you may have more leverage than you realize. There are good employers out there, and you may have an easier time than you think in finding one. Or perhaps you may be the sort of person who thrives best as a solo practitioner. In any case my advice would be to associate yourself with more congenial people. It's far from impossible.
101 weeks ago
: I've heard of some incredibly bad experiences from people who work for solos. There are some older attorneys out there who basically just prey on ...MoreI've heard of some incredibly bad experiences from people who work for solos. There are some older attorneys out there who basically just prey on people, knowing the market is overcrowded and lawyers don't have a lot of mobility (because of the bar). Once you start working for them, they basically hold you hostage because you're afraid they'll give you a bad reputation.

I'm sorry that happened, and I think you were right to quit. For what it's worth, no one I know who worked for a solo was hurt by quitting (although they all moved ot different legal fields). Other lawyers usually sort of know who the jerks are.

Good luck!
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