# Good Counsel - How to Launch a Law Firm from Scratch

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Published: 2026-02-20T10:00:00+00:00
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EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Adventures in Legal Tech, host Jared Correia speaks with John Pothier, managing partner at Embedded Counsel, about one of the most common challenges lawyers face: launching a law firm without understanding technology. Using the fictional scenario of an in-house attorney ready to go solo but overwhelmed by tech decisions, the conversation breaks down the essential systems, tools, and strategic choices lawyers actually need when starting a modern practice. Rather than focusing on flashy software, the discussion emphasizes practical foundations — collaboration tools, workflow management, AI adoption, pricing models, marketing experimentation, and the realities of transitioning from in-house counsel to entrepreneurship. The episode also explores: Why Google Workspace may outperform traditional setups for small firms How cloud technology has lowered the barrier to starting a law practice The evolving role of AI in legal workflows Subscription and flat-fee pricing models replacing hourly billing Marketing experimentation and networking as growth drivers Burnout risks in in-house roles and the motivation to go independent Building partnerships and fractional legal services practices LINKS & RESOURCES redcavelegal.com embeddedcounsel.com john.pothier@embeddedcounsel.com KEYWORDS Legal tech for startups Starting a law firm Legal technology stack Google Workspace for lawyers Law firm technology basics Fractional general counsel Flat fee legal pricing Subscription legal services AI for lawyers Legal research technology Cloud law practice Legal entrepreneurship In-house counsel transition Law firm marketing strategy Legal networking Practice management tools Law firm automation Legal business development EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 00:00–01:14 - Introduci…

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