Testimonials

Reviews of Going Solo: How to Practice Law Without Getting a Job

"Great seminar. Very encouraging and informative!”
Jacquelyn, Brentwood "Good tips.”
Daniel, Canoga Park, CA "One of the best I've viewed. Great for those thinking about solo practice, those new to solo practice and even those who have had a solo practice for years. Quite frankly, outside of a few things like insurance, many of the tips are excellent reminders for ALL attorneys practicing.”
Jennifer, Chicago, IL "Outstanding. A really great motivator for the upstart solo!"
Kamran, Grand Island, NY "Excellent program. It's comprehensive, pragmatic and entertaining."
T Gregory, Galena, IL "Best Class I've taken so far! Very Helpful."
Michael, Auburn, CA "I started out solo over 30 years ago. I wish that I had this information then. A must for the solo practicioner and . . . the presentation is outstanding!"
Murray, Cedar Pines Park, CA "Great tips for building a practice, even for those of us who have been practicing for years. Humor mixed with practical tips. Who could want more?"
Susan, West Orange, NJ "One of the best MCLE programs I have viewed. Entertaining and Substantive."
Anthony, San Diego, CA "Appreciated the candidness regarding the feasibility of going solo, and the advice on how/where to find clients."
Laurel, Melbourne, FL "Very interesting."
Karen, Livermore, CA "Excellent, practical and inspiring. Many thanks."
Michael, Mahwah, NJ "I enjoyed this course even though I have never considered starting my own firm. I feel it is relevant in light of many attorneys being unemployed during this time and possibly considering going out on their own."
Stacie, Hoboken, NJ "This was a fantastic course for the newly admitted attorney as well as the experienced attorney thinking of going solo. Thank you Mark!!!"
Reyad, Brooklyn, NY "Very practical advice, entertainingly presented."
Christine, Alexandria, VA "Very informative! A great resource!"
Denise, Butler, NJ "Nuts and bolts on how to work ON yourpractice and also AT your practice. Thank you!"
Stephen, Bar Donia, NY "Good program."
Richard, Valley Stream, NY "Should be a must watch for all law students"
Daniel, Syracuse, NY "Great information from a great attorney...with humor"
Linda, Greenvale, NY "Fantastic!"
Stacy, New York, NY "Very clever presentation. Enjoyable"
Nancy, Oceanside, NY "Very informative"
Kirsten, Westminster, MA "Great!"
Priscilya, Chestnut Ridge, NY "I really loved this. So unbelievably helpful."
Kathy, Parlin, NJ "Excellent for young lawyers"
Mark, New york, NY) "Wow. I wish I had listened to Marc when I went solo 9 years ago!"
Christopher, Bakersfield, CA

Reviews of Quicksand: Ethical Hazards for Solo, Small-firm and New Attorneys

"I appreciated very much Marc’s presentation. He has a down-to-earth, homey style that’s holds your attention. The content is very good. You find at the end of the presentation that you have learned a lot. Thank you, Marc.”
Ernie Schleroth, Anchorage, AK "Finally, someone with practical experience! Very enjoyable.”
Christy Lee, Anchorage, AK "Thank you for NOT using PowerPoint.”
C.R. Cooke, Anchorage, AK

Reviews by attorneys from our various “Going Solo” and
New Lawyer (Bridging the Gap) programs;
From live presentations and Lawline.com programs 2010 and 2011

"Fantastic!"
Stacy, New York, NY"Great!"
Priscilya, Chestnut Ridge, NY“This course spoke to exactly the topics I needed to know, and applied [them] to the day-to-day challenges I face as a new attorney trying to figure out what I’m doing. I feel more confident now knowing a little more about valuing my services and handling the practical aspects of running an office. And more importantly, I know where to get answers to the questions I will still have.”
Kimberly Cotsworth, Esq., MO. "I really loved this. So unbelievably helpful."
Kathy, Parlin, NJ "Excellent for young lawyers"
Mark, New York, NY "Wow. I wish I had listened to Marc when I went solo 9 years ago!"
Christopher, Bakersfield, CA "Fantastic presentation even if you're not going to be a solo practitioner."
Michael, Tarzana, CA Great information from a great attorney...with humor"
Linda, Greenvale, NY “Your lectures were the highlight of the [Bridging the Gap] seminar and were themselves worth the price of tuition. Thank you for all your outstanding advice, warnings and inspiration.”
J. Isaac Crabtree, Esq. “Mr. Garfinkle’s positive attitude did wonders to lift my spirit. The prospect of hanging out my own shingle is infinitely less terrifying than it was prior to this seminar. Thank you!”
Lauren M. Dyer, Esq. “Another wonderful presentation. Not only informative, but encouraging as well.”
Xanthia Y. Jueanville, Esq., “Thanks for an awesome and engaging program. Very motivational and informative.”
J. Isaac Crabtree, Esq. "Great tips. I will try to employ them, since I am in the process of starting over."
Stuart, Duarte, CA "Best advice. …hilarious"
Warren, Burlingame, CA "Very practical advice and [Marc] definitely demystifies what it is to become a solo – Hey, maybe I can do it!"
Talia "This was an inspiring CLE. The best CLE ever!!!"
Jeremy, Garden City, NY "Very informative as well as inspirational."
Edward, Amsterdam, NY "EXCELLENT!"
Wilbert, Chicago, IL "Great presentation, smart tips."
William, Manorville, NY "Excellent, knowledgeable… speaker, for not only "young" attorneys going solo, but attorneys of any age."
Evangeline, Orinda, CA "Upon concluding many years in practice, the advice here is absolutely spot on, well presented, and easy to hear. It's also all vital. This is the “keep the attorney alive” advice, while making clients thrive at the same time. Thank you, Professor. "
Elizabeth, Chicago, IL "I appreciated the willingness of the presenter to make the material interesting."
Maria, Astoria, NY "I would highly recommend this seminar."
Alison, New York, NY "This seminar offers very practical tips on forming and maintaining good relationships with clients.”
Karl, Sodus, NY

Reviews from “The Ten Commandments of Defensive Practice” Programs

"I thought the speaker [Marc] was terrific, very entertaining, realisitic, engaging, and straightforward, great advice"
Martha, Esq., Los Angeles, CA

“Energetic and interesting speaker. Great material.”
Stephanie Schutt, Esq. Kansas City “Very helpful and important. Stuff every attorney should know and practice.”
Jennifer McKinley, Esq., St. Louis “Another outstanding presentation.”
J. Isaac Crabtree, Esq., MO

Reviews from “The Care and Feeding of Clients” Programs

“Our local ethics seminars are well done, but his was not only well done, but had many useful practice tips.”
Charles W., NY “Educational and entertaining. Very well done.”
Nnena A., MO “The course was both informative and entertaining, a very important combination. Mr. Garfinkle kept my attention and made me want to view the next course. This is also very important as it is difficult to get through 24 credit hours in any case; getting through them with efficient and humor always makes it better!”
Amy P., IL “This guy is hilarious.”
Tara O., AZ “It was quirky—I enjoyed it.”
Tanja S., IL

From Stepping Up and Stepping Out - the New Lawyer Experience Convention St. Louis, MO

Thank you for your magnificent presentations at MoBarCLE’s Stepping Up & Stepping Out: The New Lawyer Experience workshops. You had the new attorneys in St. Louis and Kansas City mesmerized by your dynamic and unique delivery of information they found immensely valuable. Your $olo Contendere book was not only a practical guide for life after law school, but was an inspiration for all our attendees. I truly appreciate your efforts, enthusiasm, good humor, and commitment. You provided these lawyers with the tools, knowledge, and motivation to move forward in their careers with confidence. What positive energy! We certainly look forward to your return to Missouri.
Dee Shepherd, Director, Missouri Bar CLE “I learned more practical, head-above-water skills in my two sessions with Marc than in three years of law school.”
Dan Brown, Esq. St. Louis, MO “Awesome, engaging speaker. Very motivational and informative. Outstanding presentation.”
J. Isaac Crabtree, Esq., MO “This course spoke to exactly the topics I needed to know, and applied [them] to the day-to-day challenges I face as a new attorney trying to figure out what I’m doing. I feel more confident now knowing a little more about valuing my services and handling the practical aspects of running an office. And more importantly, I know where to get answers to the questions I will still have.”
Kimberly Cotsworth, Esq. St. Louis “Mr. Garfinkle’s positive attitude did wonders to lift my spirit. The prospect of hanging out my own shingle is infinitely less terrifying than it was prior to this seminar. Thank you!”
Lauren M. Dyer, Esq. St. Charles, MO "I can't wait to read Mr. Garfinkle's book."
Lauren M. Dyer, Esq. St. Charles, MO

From Law School to Lawyer: Starting Your Own Practice - Oregon State Bar Center - June 17, 2011

“Have him back!”
“Really great seminar. Motivational as well as practical. Great use of stories, plain language.”
“Good speaker. Excellent content.”
“Excellent program. Extremely informative as well as encouraging.”