EPISODE · Mar 28, 2026 · 30 MIN
The Solo Lawyer Tech Stack That Actually Works w/ Frank Downes of Juris IT
from The SELL Life for Lawyers · host Lofty
If you're a lawyer thinking about going out on your own… this episode will save you months of frustration—and potentially thousands of dollars.In this conversation, we sit down with Frank Downes from Juris IT to break down what actually matters when it comes to legal tech for solo lawyers.Self employed lawyers don’t fail because they’re bad at law.They fail because they set up the wrong systems from day one.We cover:- The biggest tech mistakes lawyers make when starting their own firm- Why most lawyers confuse AI with simple automation- How to set up a “business in a box” legal practice- The role of Microsoft 365, cloud systems, and security in modern law firms- How solo lawyers can compete with (and outperform) larger firms using tech- Why AI won’t replace lawyers—but will change how they work foreverIf you’re planning your exit… or already building your own practice… this is essential listening.Timestamps00:00 – Intro01:15 – How Frank got into legal tech (before email was even mainstream)04:30 – Why lawyers were slow to adopt technology (and what changed)06:00 – The rise of cloud systems and solo practice08:00 – Cybersecurity: what most lawyers get wrong10:30 – AI vs automation (and why most lawyers are confused)13:00 – How AI is levelling the playing field for smaller firms16:00 – The “missing middle” and access to legal services18:30 – The biggest tech mistake solo lawyers make21:00 – The “business in a box” model explained24:00 – Why solo lawyers deliver better client outcomes26:30 – The future of legal tech (3-year prediction)Special Offer (League Loot)If you're a member of the Self Employed Lawyers League, you’ll get exclusive access to Juris IT’s Solo Starter Package—designed to get your practice fully set up, secure, and operational from day one.Links & Resourceshttps://www.jurisit.com.au/The-SELL-Life/
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If you're a lawyer thinking about going out on your own… this episode will save you months of frustration—and potentially thousands of dollars.In this conversation, we sit down with Frank Downes from Juris IT to break down what actually matters when it comes to legal tech for solo lawyers.Self employed lawyers don’t fail because they’re bad at law.They fail because they set up the wrong systems from day one.We cover:- The biggest tech mistakes lawyers make when starting their own firm- Why most lawyers confuse AI with simple automation- How to set up a “business in a box” legal practice- The role of Microsoft 365, cloud systems, and security in modern law firms- How solo lawyers can compete with (and outperform) larger firms using tech- Why AI won’t replace lawyers—but will change how they work foreverIf you’re planning your exit… or already building your own practice… this is essential listening.Timestamps00:00 – Intro01:15 – How Frank got into legal tech (before email was even mainstream)04:30 – Why lawyers were slow to adopt technology (and what changed)06:00 – The rise of cloud systems and solo practice08:00 – Cybersecurity: what most lawyers get wrong10:30 – AI vs automation (and why most lawyers are confused)13:00 – How AI is levelling the playing field for smaller firms16:00 – The “missing middle” and access to legal services18:30 – The biggest tech mistake solo lawyers make21:00 – The “business in a box” model explained24:00 – Why solo lawyers deliver better client outcomes26:30 – The future of legal tech (3-year prediction)Special Offer (League Loot)If you're a member of the Self Employed Lawyers League, you’ll get exclusive access to Juris IT’s Solo Starter Package—designed to get your practice fully set up, secure, and operational from day one.Links & Resourceshttps://www.jurisit.com.au/The-SELL-Life/
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