How Time-Strapped Solo and Small Law Firms Can Get More Out of AI

Despite 71% of solo practitioners using AI, only about a third report revenue growth, revealing an efficiency paradox where time savings get absorbed by hourly billing models and fragmented tool systems. The article recommends moving predictable work to flat fees, consolidating tools into integrated platforms, and allocating saved time to high-value activities like client intake and relationship building to convert efficiency gains into actual revenue growth.