Michael and Jonathan Hawkins discuss why most lawyers underestimate the complexity of starting and running a firm, and how many skip basic protections like partnership agreements and succession plans. Jonathan walks through the “life cycle” framework he uses with clients, the unique stresses law firm owners face, and why prevention work beats cleaning up messes after the fact. They also explore how Jonathan supports firms not only in litigation and breakups, but as an ongoing outside general counsel and strategic sounding board. Learn more about Jonathan at his website.