Introduction to Law Firm Practice

Introduction to Law Firm Practice
Author: Michael P. Downey
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2010
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781604428247

For both the law student and young lawyer, this guide provides an introduction to the basics of working in a law firm. It discusses how a lawyer can get around within the firm to succeed in law firm practice.

How to Start and Build a Law Practice

How to Start and Build a Law Practice
Author: Jay G. Foonberg
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1984
Genre: Law offices
ISBN: 9780897071307

A classic ABA bestseller, you'll find over 100 chapters packed with techniques for getting started.

Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2007
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781590318737

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

How Successful Law Firms Really Work

How Successful Law Firms Really Work
Author: David L. Ginsberg
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781641057950

"The purpose of this book is to help you manage and run a successful law practice"--

Tomorrow's Lawyers

Tomorrow's Lawyers
Author: Richard Susskind
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-01-10
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780199668069

From the bestselling author of The End of Lawyers?, this book predicts fundamental and irreversible changes in the legal world and offers essential practical advice for those who intend to build careers and businesses in law. A definitive guide to the future for aspiring lawyers, and for all who want to modernize today's legal and justice systems.

The Lawyer's Guide to Marketing Your Practice

The Lawyer's Guide to Marketing Your Practice
Author: James A. Durham
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2004
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781590313558

A well-developed, successfully executed marketing plan will attract new clients, increase referrals, and strengthen client loyalty. This resource will help you master the creative marketing solutions you need.

How to Start and Build a Law Practice

How to Start and Build a Law Practice
Author: Jay G. Foonberg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 642
Release: 1999
Genre: Law
ISBN:

Lawyers in every phase of their careers have relied on this basic primer for planning and growing a successful practice. This new edition includes 30 additional chapters, updates on new technologies, and proven insights on all aspects of legal practice Major topic areas include getting started, selecting the best location, selecting the best equipment -- everything from stationery and furniture to computers; getting and keeping clients, the dos and don'ts of billing, and the basics of managing the office -- from stocking forms (many templates are included) and bookkeeping to using private investigators.

The Legal Career

The Legal Career
Author: Katrina Lee
Publisher: James Currey
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781634599139

This coursebook addresses key topics in the evolving legal profession and the business of law. The book features chapters on the traditional law firm; the corporate client; the emergence of alternative legal services providers; legal technology; access to justice; employment and diversity in the legal profession; and legal education reform. Students will learn from detailed, insightful interviews of a broad range of legal industry professionals, including the general counsel of an international company; chief litigation officer of a Fortune100 company; director of knowledge management at a Biglaw firm; a legal innovator who founded a pioneering legal process outsourcing company; a legal industry consultant; and a legal tech startup CEO and co-founder. Interactive exercises and questions for reflection and discussion are included throughout the book. Read reviews of this title here.

The Small Firm Roadmap

The Small Firm Roadmap
Author: Sam Glover
Publisher:
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2019-08-30
Genre: Law firms
ISBN: 9781544504797

Let's be honest, traditional small firm law practice is not working very well. Too many small firm lawyers struggle to make ends meet, get clients, meet clients' expectations, or they wrestle with mental health issues or substance abuse. Meanwhile, there is a huge gap between those who need legal help and those who can get it. But it doesn't have to be that way. We can build better firms, be more effective with our clients, enjoy better health and a greater sense of fulfillment, and make a bigger impact on our communities. With the client-centric law firm management model in The Small Firm Roadmap, you'll see that getting started is easier than you think. The team from Lawyerist.com-Aaron Street, Sam Glover, Stephanie Everett, and Marshall Lichty-will help you gain clarity around your career and firm goals and identify successful strategies for starting, managing, and growing a thriving future-oriented law firm. If you're ready to do great work that supports a great life, this book is for you.