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Join the Strongest Criminal Defense Practice in Michigan – As an Independent Contractor

Running your own criminal defense practice takes grit. You fight hard for your clients in court—but behind the scenes, you’re juggling admin, chasing payments, marketing your services, managing staff, and trying to grow your business. It’s exhausting.

You became a lawyer to practice law, not to be your own marketing department, HR manager, IT tech, and accountant.

That’s why we created something different.

At the Law Office of Barton Morris, we’re building the strongest and most collaborative criminal defense practice in Michigan—and we want high-quality, ambitious, and motivated solo practitioners to join us as Independent Contractors.

We’re Not Offering Just Office Space — We’re Offering a Legal Community

If you're a solo attorney who wants to practice at a higher level, avoid burnout, and surround yourself with a team of sharp and passionate litigators, this is your opportunity.

We’ve built an elite legal environment that gives independent attorneys the resources, support, and community needed to thrive—all while maintaining your autonomy.

Who This Is For?

This opportunity is perfect for criminal defense attorneys who:

Are currently running a solo or small practice

• Want to deliver top-tier legal services but lack the support to scale
• Struggle with hiring, managing staff, or attracting consistent business
• Want to learn from and collaborate with the best in the field
• Value independence but crave a professional, high-performance environment

What You Get as an IC at Our Office

✔️ Full Infrastructure & Office Support

Beautifully furnished private office in on Big Beaver Road in the heart of Troy

• Professional legal assistants and admin staff
• Legal research tools (Lexis)
• Access to printers, phone systems, internet, and IT support
• Meeting rooms for clients and team collaboration
• ✔️ Practice Growth & Business Support

Access to marketing and sales strategies that actually generate leads

• Business development coaching and guidance
• Financial system support, including pricing, collections, and reporting
• Support with client intake and case management
• ✔️ Legal Excellence Training & Mentorship

Access to Barton Morris’ Criminal Defense Mastery Program

Trial skills development and courtroom coaching

• Motion practice training and case strategy sessions
• One-on-one mentorship and collaboration with other high-level attorneys
• ✔️ A True Legal Team

You remain independent—but never alone

• Collaborate with top-level defense lawyers on complex cases
• Share knowledge, resources, and strategies
• Be part of a culture that pushes you to grow
• This Is a High-Performance Culture

This is not a co-working space. This is a legal team built on standards, values, and results.

Every attorney in our space is committed to:

• Providing excellent legal representation
• Learning and improving every day
• Delivering compassionate, client-centered service
• Winning—strategically and ethically
• We believe that success comes from surrounding yourself with other excellent attorneys, and lifting each other up.

A Path to Growth — If You Want It

Many attorneys who join us as independent contractors may later find alignment in full-time employment or long-term partnership opportunities. That’s an option—but never an obligation.

We’re building something bigger than just a firm—we’re building a legal powerhouse, and we invite the right people to grow with us.

Why Stay Solo When You Can Soar Together?

You’ve proven you’re capable on your own. But with the right environment, systems, and support—you can do so much more.

Imagine walking into your office every day with the tools, training, and talent around you to become one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the state. That’s what we’re offering.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you’re a serious criminal defense attorney looking to work smarter, grow faster, and win more—we want to hear from you.

👉 Let’s build something powerful together.