text: i am interested in learning what steps are involved in becoming a partner in a law firm.  i am not a lawyer? i have a small business and want to create a partner progam as in law firms and account offices.  what are the steps necessary to do so.  lots of hours, bring in business, time with company etc. first off, you should word it as "partner with a law firm" and not "partner in" because partners in the firm are lawyers who work for the firm and who have achieved some status. you may confuse folks if you do not word it properly.  before you get too far into your venture, you should check with your local bar association and cpa licensing body to ensure you are not violating any ethical standards by the partnership. in some areas it is illegal for attorneys to partner with other types of professional firms--- especially doctors and lawyers!  this is because the attorney-client relationship is very special and can easily be abused by unethical people. if it is permitted in your city and state, there is probably a clause that no money can change hands between the partner companies-- you can't get a "finder's fee" from the attorney who refers you a new client.