The Minnesota Freelance Attorney Network (MFAN) is a group of freelance attorneys based in Minnesota who have joined together to promote and support the work of freelance attorneys in the greater legal community. Unlike solo practitioners who represent direct clients, freelance attorneys work for other attorneys who want to outsource legal work on a contract basis. The clients of freelance attorneys include solo practitioners, law firms of every size, and in-house counsel. Distinct from the historical notion of a contract attorney, a freelance attorney works as an independent contractor and can take on a variety of projects, including legal research and analysis; drafting and editing pleadings, motions, memorandums, and appellate briefs; document review and analysis; strategic consulting and file review; and more. Providing extra help on a large case with fast-moving deadlines or expertise in an unfamiliar practice area, freelance attorneys give temporary, cost-effective assistance on an hourly fee or flat rate basis. Whether you are looking for help from a freelance attorney or looking to join the freelance attorney market, MFAN allows you to connect with Minnesota-based freelance attorneys and read about topics relevant to their freelance practices.