WE ARE ALIANT
Business development.
Freedom of practice.
Low overhead.
Full support.
A full-service law firm customized to your practice. You pick what works for you.
No bureaucracy. Low overhead.
Marketing power
of a large international law firm – reach new prospects
Credibility
of a large brand – pursue larger and more profitable clients.
Referrals
Receive inbound client referrals and origination credits for outbound referrals.
Independence
Retain practice independence with very low overhead.
SUPPORT
Full administrative support
Network
Global and national networking and practice development.
Benefits of Joining Aliant
Global Brand
Attract larger, better-paying clients and establish instant credibility with the backing of a well-established brand. We take care of building the brand while you focus on what you do best–law!
Microsite within Aliantlaw.com
Aliant provides all lawyers with a convenient and easily searchable microsite on our high-traffic and SEO-optimized global website which is continuously updated and improved. Your microsite will help amplify your regional and personal brand by cataloging your custom content (articles, guides, webinars, etc.) all in one place.
Tell Your Story
Amplify your regional and personal brand through custom content on Aliant’s global website, social media channels, and intra-firm communications.
Thought-leadership Exposure
Opportunitites to participate as speakers in widely-distributed webinars and as co-authors of published articles and white papers.
Social Media
All lawyers can post on our social media channels and participate as speakers in webinars and as co-authors of articles and white papers.
Lawyers on the Rainmaker plan will receive support in personalized marketing, booking speaking engagements, publishing articles, and application submissions for top awards and recognition (Super Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, and similar rating agencies).
Make local and global connections to help grow your business through networking opportunities offered by Aliant. Members are invited to attend regular events to ensure you make more than connections–you make friends.
Monthly Practice Group Meetings
Participate in one or several of our practice groups where we meet regularly to get to know each other, compare best practices, share knowledge, develop business, speak on panels, co-author articles, and make introductions to potential new clients.
Monthly Networking Events
Join us for a monthly Connect & Learn virtual event where we learn more about the practices of colleagues around the nation and globe as well as discuss other timely and relevant topics. At these events, we also take time to network in small groups to get better acquainted with each other.
Annual In-Person Conferences
Part education, part networking, part fun. These are not your standard legal conferences. It’s here that relationships are built, and business is brokered.
All Aliant activities are focused on helping you to get to know, like, and trust your Aliant colleagues. This is accomplished through a variety of member interactions, such as monthly practice group calls, monthly networking calls, one-on-one virtual coffee chats, and live networking. Your Aliant coordinator will also help you connect and build a relationship with those Aliant lawyers who are key to the success of your practice.
What are the origination credits?
All Aliant lawyers receive origination credits for clients/work referred to other Aliant lawyers. Origination credits range from 10-30% of the fees earned and is negotiated by the two lawyers directly. Origination credits is an important way for our lawyers to generate additional income.
Will I have a physical office?
Rainmaker plan lawyers will have access to shared office space. For an additional fee, all lawyers can have private offices in a shared or standalone environment.
What software subscriptions are included?
Specific subscriptions are plan-based, but all lawyers will have Office 365, an email inbox, Westlaw (federal and one state for Partner plan and unlimited for Rainmaker plan), Clio, and DocuSign. Additional subscriptions may be purchased as needed.
What if I need support staff?
Paralegal and secretarial support is available to all lawyers on an hourly basis (of course you can bill them out to your clients at a rate you pick). A certain number of paralegal and secretarial hours is included in the Rainmaker plan.
I am a Rainmaker. Will I have access to junior lawyers?
Aliant lawyers include both rainmakers with significant books, and more junior lawyers looking for additional work. It’s a win-win for all.
Freedom to practice how you want, when you want, from where you want
The evolution of the solo law practice
Solo lawyers are the entrepreneurs of the legal profession. Having started her own business, a solo lawyer deals with all the challenges faced by a startup: keeping books, getting paid, developing business, marketing, hiring staff, remaining knowledgeable and competitive, accessing state of the art technologies, purchasing insurance, and so much more. So many obligations, and no support. Most solos spend 30-40% of their time on activities that do not generate revenue.
meet founder, jacob stein
Jacob Stein specializes in complex asset protection and tax planning (U.S. and international). Over the course of his career Mr. Stein has represented a variety of clients with a net worth ranging from $500,000 to $2 billion such as officers and directors of Fortune 500 companies, high-profile real estate developers, investors, entrepreneurs, small business owners, physicians and individuals facing financial adversity.
Membership and Benefit Levels
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| Global annual conference attendance |
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| Enhanced and customized marketing and PR |
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| Streamlined bookkeeping, billings, and collections |
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| Office and conference room access |
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| Software subscriptions |
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The Economics
Lawyers on the Rainmaker plan retain 75% of their collections, and 25% is retained by Aliant. Lawyers on the Partner plan retain 87% of collections.
A second checkmark indicates enhanced visibility, leadership positioning, priority access, premium software subscription plans, and other benefits, as appropriate.
What Makes a Great Aliant Lawyer?
A great Aliant lawyer is entrepreneurial, wants to focus on business development and legal work instead of spending time on administrative and HR tasks.
We are recruiting lawyers nationally, in all practice areas. Almost all Aliant US lawyers have significant practice experience, big law experience, significant books of business, and, most importantly, are pleasant to work with. We are looking not just for great lawyers, but also for great humans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aliant’s legal structure?
Globally, Aliant is structured as a Swiss Verein – a non-for-profit membership association of independent law firms with a shared brand, core values, and the intention to cooperate closely on client matters. Globally, there are 20+ offices and 250+ lawyers. In the U.S., Aliant is a limited liability partnership, and all Aliant U.S. lawyers join Aliant, LLP as non-equity partners.
Why would Aliant work for me?
We established Aliant as a turn-key platform to make our lawyers more successful, more profitable, and more competitive. Our structure allows you take have as much “firm” in your practice as you like. It is built around your needs.
Is there a typical Aliant lawyer profile?
Most Aliant lawyers are either partners moving laterally from Big Law or successful solos. Lawyers coming out of Big Law are looking to significantly increase their overhead, have other lawyers to delegate work to, benefit from paralegal and secretarial support, and to outsource all admin work. Successful solos are looking for business development, origination credits (referral fees), and succession planning for their practice.
What marketing support will I receive?
All Aliant lawyers have in-depth profiles on our high-traffic and SEO optimized website which is continuously updated and improved. All lawyers can post on our social media channels and participate as speakers in webinars and as co-authors of articles and white papers. Lawyers on the Rainmaker plan will receive personalized marketing support, help in booking speaking engagements and publishing articles, and submissions to Super Lawyers, Chambers and Partners and similar rating agencies.
How does Aliant promote client referrals?
All Aliant activities are focused on helping you to get to know, like, and trust your Aliant colleagues. This is accomplished through a variety of member interactions, such as monthly practice group calls, monthly networking calls, one-on-one virtual coffee chats, and live networking. Your Aliant coordinator will also help you connect and build a relationship with those Aliant lawyers who are key to the success of your practice.
Will I have a physical office?
Rainmaker plan lawyers will have access to shared office space. For an additional fee, all lawyers can have private offices in a shared or a standalone environment.
What if I need support staff?
Paralegal and secretarial support is available to all lawyers on an hourly basis (of course you can bill them out to your clients at a rate you pick). A certain number of paralegal and secretarial hours is included in the Rainmaker plan.
How do I bill my clients and get paid?
You set your own hourly rate, input your time into Clio, and our bookkeeping team generates client invoices, processes payments, and books credits to your account. At the end of the month, we transfer either 75% or 87% of the amounts collected to your account, depending on your plan.
I am a Rainmaker. Will I have access to junior lawyers?
Aliant lawyers include both rainmakers with significant books, and more junior lawyers looking for additional work. It’s a win-win for all.
What are the origination credits?
All Aliant lawyers receive origination credits for clients/work referred to other Aliant lawyers. Origination credits range from 10-30% of the fees earned and is negotiated by the two lawyers directly. Origination credits is an important way for our lawyers to generate additional income.
What are Aliant’s growth plans for the U.S.?
In the U.S. Aliant intends to grow to approximately 200 lawyers and to be present in most major markets.
Is there any exclusivity?
Yes. For each market, there is exclusivity or limited exclusivity based on practice area.
What software subscriptions are included?
Specific subscriptions are plan-based, but all lawyers will have Office 365, an email inbox, Westlaw (federal and one state for Partner plan and unlimited for Rainmaker plan), Clio, and DocuSign. Additional subscriptions may be purchased as needed.
Our streamlined process makes it easy
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Have an initial conversation with Aliant’s Chairman, Jacob Stein.
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Select your plan – Rainmaker or Partner
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Determine additional needs like office space, associates, dedicated paralegal, tax preparation, etc.
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Complete our short lateral partner questionnaire
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Pass our due diligence investigation & Sign your contract with Aliant
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Our onboarding team will get you connected to the resources and tools you need to get started
About Aliant Global
Founded in 2015, Aliant is built upon a personalized approach to practicing law and a dedication to best-in-class client service. We created the firm after identifying a global need for legal services where clients have unfettered access to partners and attorneys prioritize experience over billing.
Drawing on the capabilities, cultural diversity, and variety of skill sets that each of our attorneys brings to the table, our business model is service-first. We pride ourselves on having the resources, the network, and the local knowledge to help our clients navigate both business and personal legal matters that are great and small, local and far-reaching.
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818-933-3838 / jstein@aliantlaw.com