Law Firm Success Magazine
Stress Free Hiring in the Legal World with Laura Cowan
When estate planning attorney Laura launched her own practice, she faced the same challenge many lawyers encounter: the belief that she couldn’t afford to hire help. Like so many, she tried to do it all herself—only to realize that growth required letting go.
Her breakthrough came with one small step: hiring a virtual assistant for just a few hours a week. That single move freed her from busywork and helped her discover the power of delegation. “Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should,” Laura explains. Over time, she built a team of experts who not only gave her time back, but also brought new skills and ideas that helped her businesses thrive.
Today, Laura runs both her estate planning firm and The Two-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer, a fast-growing community offering courses, coaching, and connection for attorneys. With over 400 lawyers already completing her signature estate planning course, Laura is proof that hiring isn’t an expense—it’s the key to building freedom and scaling with confidence.
How Chris Guymon Scaled Back to a 10-Hour Work Week
When family law attorney Chris Guymon first opened his practice, life was anything but balanced. He was working long nights and weekends, constantly putting out fires for clients, and barely earning enough to keep the doors open. “That first year was brutal,” Chris recalls. “I only made about $78,000, and I was missing family moments because I was glued to the phone.”
That breaking point led Chris to study the business side of law—not just from other attorneys, but from true business leaders. Over the next two years, he redesigned his firm around systems, delegation, and efficiency. The result? He now runs his practice in just five to ten hours a week, while earning significantly more.
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