New Office

Talk about a neglected blog. I notice I have not posted anything in quite awhile and my last post was on trying to incorporate exercise into my daily routine. That has failed but is something I still aspire to. We actually recently joined the local Y and so I am hoping the fact that we are actually paying money and I am cheap will be motivation for me. But that is is not what this post is about.

I wanted share that I have just changed office locations, with yesterday being my first official day in the new space. My previous space was off the main drag that was hard to find, located on a private way (so parking was not on the same street as the office address). It was above this amazing burrito bar in an isolated corridor with 3 other offices (2 social workers, 1 attorney). It was a great place to get my feet wet and start to feel things out as far as operating a business. It was cheap but, man was it lonely. I didn't think that being isolated would bother me. I was wrong. Instead, it made it tough to get out the door, knowing I would not likely converse with, let alone see anyone else throughout the entire day.

The old office itself was nice. It had good light through the window, nice, real wood paneling. It also had this unique painting on tile of a mountains, lake, and eagle (which grew on me). The price was right at the time but to me, it never had exactly the right feel/energy/aura, you get the idea, for an attorney's office. Better for a therapist or masseuse. My wife jokes that I am acting like a "serious lawyer" when she thinks I need to lighten up (and she is often right) but, all jokes aside, people entrust important issues to me that affect their life, income, and property and so it is only right that I have a space which reflects that. I want people to feel at peace knowing that I am the professional that will get the job done for them; not feel at peace because I have an eagle flying on my wall. (Why is that peaceful anyway? Eagles are ferocious predators!)

Check out these pics of the old office.

Isn't this peaceful?

The new office is in a building on main street, across from the courthouse (and law library), post office, and my bank. It is in a building full of accountants, lawyers, and financial planners. I am in a suite with 2 other lawyers, and adjacent to two other suites of 3-4 lawyers and an accountant. It's got the right feel. I also have a conference room to use. This means that if someone comes in, I can meet them in my office or in the conference room which overlooks main street. I am narrowing my practice to Landlord and Tenant law, at least for now, and hoping that I can get some referrals because not many other people practice this in town. The cost for the new office is a little bit more but I am optimistic that the slight increase in rent will be well worth the benefits gained from being in a better location surrounded by other professionals. Check out the pics below and let me  know what you think!

Main Street

Main Entrance

Waiting area

Conference Room

View from Conference Room

Office with new (used) desk

Closet with storage

New bookshelf and desk

Window View

Brought my guitar to distract me from work.

Somebody is a little too anxious to join the practice. I told him let's work on T-ball first.

So, with this new change I am excited, nervous, and cautiously optimistic that this is a good step toward really beginning to grow my practice. Please say a prayer, cross your fingers and toes, send good vibes, and/or do whatever you are inclined to do, that I am right.