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.

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 Build and Manage a Family Law Practice

How to Build and Manage a Family Law Practice
Author: Mark A. Chinn
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2006
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781590316955

Tips, strategies, tactics, forms, and real-word advice for starting - or building - a family law practice. Written by a successful and happy family lawyer, this book explains the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a challenging area of the law. It takes a no-nonsense approach in explaining the most critical issues for developing a successful career. Examples and practice tips show how to gain experience, understand the business aspects of a practice, develop and maintain the ideal client mix, and manage staff and finances. CD-ROM with forms and related materials.

The Lawyer's Guide to Buying, Selling, Merging, and Closing a Law Practice

The Lawyer's Guide to Buying, Selling, Merging, and Closing a Law Practice
Author: Sarina Butler
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781590319321

This book is a valuable resource for information on things to consider before and during the process of buying, selling, closing, and merging a law practice. The guide provides advice and tips on: the advantages of buying and selling a law practice; the ethical aspects of acquiring a law practice; valuation of a law firm; tax consequences of retiring a partner's interest in a law firm taxed as a partnership; merging law firms; selling a niche practice; business responsibilities in closing a law practice; the ethical aspects of winding down a law practice; file preservation; and ending client and employee relationships. The guide includes handy checklists, forms, and sample letters as well as several Rules from the ABA's Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

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.

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.

The Lean Law Firm

The Lean Law Firm
Author: Larry Port
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781641051385

"[This book] is the first book published by the ABA to employ the graphic novel to teach business lessons. Follow the engaging story of lawyer Carson Wright, who suddenll finds himself responsible for saving a small law firm, as his mentor Guy Chapman imparts the lean techniques that transformed his factory from the brink of bankruptcy to new heights of profitability."--Back cover.