
How Solid Workflows Can Save Your Solo Practice from Chaos | First Flight #9
From New Solo by Legal Talk Network
October 23, 2025 · 43 min · Season 1 · Episode 164
About this episode
This episode discusses how solid workflows can enhance client relationships and reduce chaos in a solo practice.
Starting your solo firm means building good habits from day one and that begins with your intake process. In this episode of New Solo: First Flight, host Adriana Linares revisits her conversation with Chad Burton, co-founder of Modern Law Practice and CEO of CuroLegal, about how thoughtful workflows create better client relationships and fewer headaches. From conflict checks and engagement letters to managing matters in Clio and working with virtual assistants, Chad shares how documenting your processes can help your firm grow smoothly and ethically. Plus, Adriana Linares and Rio Laine from ALPS Insurance break down why consistent intake procedures and clear engagement letters are key to avoiding malpractice claims and protecting your peace of mind. Hear the original episode with Chad Burton Learn more about ALPS Insurance. Receive email notifications every time we release a new episode.
People in this episode
Host: Adriana Linares
Guest: Chad Burton
Topics covered
- solo practice
- workflows
- client relationships
- intake process
- malpractice claims
Keywords
- solo firm
- intake process
- workflows
- client relationships
- malpractice claims
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Modern Law Practice, CuroLegal, ALPS Insurance
Products: Clio
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