Stephen T. Furnari

About Stephen Furnari

Stephen Furnari is a self-employed corporate attorney and the founder of Law Firm Suites, the operator of coworking spaces for law firms. Through Law Firm Suites, Furnari has helped hundreds of attorneys launch and grow successful law practices. He is the author of several eBooks, including “7 Deadly Mistakes that Prevent Law Practice Success” and “An Insider’s Guide to Renting the Perfect Law Office”. Stephen has been featured in the ABA Journal, Entrepreneur, New York Daily News and Crain’s New York. Connect with Stephen on Twitter (@stephenfurnari).

A Cheap Virtual Office: It Does Not Always Work

A low-rate virtual office agreement may sound ideal, but it does not always work for everyone. If a virtual agreement lacks adequate services, it can leave an attorney scrambling and unable to practice law to the best of his or […]

8 Steps To Great Conference Room Etiquette

One of the many perks of a shared office space is the abundant conference room access. However, if you fail to adhere to proper conference room etiquette, you will find yourself off the shortlist for client referrals and co-counsel opportunities. […]

Shared Office Space: What Is Its Appeal?

Solo attorneys and small law firms choose shared office space for 4 main reasons. What is shared office space? A shared office shares many basic similarities to a typical office rental. However, a shared office is fully equipped and is […]

9 Reasons Why Solo Lawyers Should Be Blogging

23 prominent legal bloggers explain the 9 most important reasons why solo lawyers should be blogging. Marketing experts prod you about it. You’ve seen your competitors working at it. You probably know that you should be doing it. But you […]

What Is Shared Law Office Space?

For solo attorneys and small law firms, shared law office space is the most cost-effective option. In lieu of getting their own leased office space directly from a commercial landlord, solo attorneys and small law firms are opting to share […]

Using Interesting Items to Decorate Your Shared Office Space Will Lead to Referrals

Using interesting items to decorate your shared office space will likely start conversations that can lead to long lasting referral relationships. While your shared office space is typically designed to serve as a place to accomplish your work and a […]

In the Era of Professional Women, Harsh Judgment for Personal Sacrifices Persists

Could the fear of being harshly judged for the failures in their personal life cause some professional women to pursue the advancement of their careers less aggressively? It’s no secret that for the past several years the number of women […]

3 Reasons Why Lawyers Choose Coworking for their Law Office Rental

For solo attorneys, coworking is a great option because of its opportunities for collaboration, affordability and easy access to referral income. What exactly is coworking? Coworking occurs when professionals, who are not necessarily employed by the same organization, share a […]

You’re Not Going to Be a Big Law Partner…Now What?

Career transition expert, Greg Yates offers a 4-step process to evaluate career options once you realize equity partnership will not be viable in Big Law. You’ve just come to the realization, whether on your own because you were advised as […]

What Are The 5 Most Important Things A Solo Attorney Should Consider When Choosing A New York Virtual Office?

Following these 5 suggestions will help solo attorneys choose the best New York virtual office for their practice. What is a New York Virtual Office? A New York virtual office is a financial arrangement where solo and small firm attorneys pay a […]