First day in my new office

Yes, today's the day that I moved into my new office.

The address is at 412 N. Walnut, in Lansing MI. It's in the building that houses the firm of Hicks and Mullett. My office phone number is 321-6049. Note that if the receptionist answers by saying "Hicks and Mullett" you have the right number!

I spent the day learning how the office works, setting my voice mail message, and so on. You will remember that the partners (Hicks & Mullett) told me they could be willing to sponsor me for my admission to the Bar. So with help from Kathy on their staff I set an appointment Tuesday afternoon with Judge Joyce Draganchuk of the circuit court. At that time, I will need a sponsor to make the motion so I can be sworn in. However it doesn't seem that either of the partners will actually be available at that time. They may be able to get another of their tenants to make the motion, or else I can find a lawyer that I know that isn't too busy. Otherwise we will have to reschedule.

I am also continuing to look for funding sources. One issue is that I have not had any taxable income for the past three years, because I was a full time law student. This seems to be raising the eyebrows of potential lenders, such as the credit union loan officer I spoke with by phone. He doesn't think it's IMPOSSIBLE for me to get a loan or line of credit from the credit union. I told him about my achievements at law school, and offered to include my transcript with my loan application; he said that would be a good idea. I kind of feel like I am being treated like the first ever law school graduate to go immediately into private practice, when I know that is not the case.

So that's how I filled my day. I am also going to search for sources of potential clients. I think the first step will be to investigate court-appointed work, and also look for contract work, referrals, and overflow from other law firms. That way I can get my name out, and begin networking with other attorneys.