Introduction to Law Firm Practice

Introduction to Law Firm Practice

Author: Michael P. Downey

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 9781604428247

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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.


The Business of Contemporary Law Practices

The Business of Contemporary Law Practices

Author: Chirstopher L. Meazell

Publisher: Aspen Publishing

Published: 2021-09-15

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1543817181

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The contemporary law practice has fundamentally changed. There has been a power shift from law firms to clients due to economic shifts, the impact of technology, and a leveling of information and metrics. Client focus, understanding, and service are more important than ever. It is clear that recent law graduates need to have an astute comprehension of business fundamentals and appreciation of the business drivers underpinning the practice of law. The Business of Contemporary Law Practices provides students—and practicing attorneys—a solid foundation for understanding, adapting to, and thriving in the world of private or in-house law practice. From business development to human resources to technological platforms, this book will simultaneously build a baseline business-world fluency and inform any reader of the various law firm and non-traditional legal environments many will find themselves in. Professors and students will benefit from: Historical backdrop and orientation to the modern context for the private practice of law Introductory business information including essential vocabulary and financial statement fundamentals An in-depth examination of private practice and in-house legal departments Discussion of emerging business models and technology Enough high-level information to gain an appreciation for unfamiliar subject matter with opportunities for more immersive experience in particular areas of professor expertise and student interest.


Introduction to Law Practice

Introduction to Law Practice

Author: Gary A. Munneke

Publisher: West Academic Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13:

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Topics covered include organizational and management structure, personnel issues, compensation, office equipment, physical space, automation, research, and billing, among others. The book is replete with a striking forward-looking essay on the future of law practice and law office management.


How to Start and Build a Law Practice

How to Start and Build a Law Practice

Author: Jay G. Foonberg

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13:

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Nuts-and-bolts advice on issues such as evaluating start-up costs, building a client base, setting consultation fees, and maximizing secretarial services.


Making Partner

Making Partner

Author: John R. Sapp

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9781590317730

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This concise resource offers useful, practical advice about establishing goals, fitting into the firm culture, getting recognized, focusing on client relations, marketing one's abilities and the firm's expertise, and other innovative ways to succeed in making partner. Any law firm associate or law student interested in learning what it takes to become a partner will find this newly revised guidebook invaluable. Ambitious young lawyers will turn to this insightful resource to help them formulate a step-by-step plan and be their guide for personal decisions and actions within their firm.


Contemporary Law Office Management

Contemporary Law Office Management

Author: Lori Tripoli

Publisher: Aspen Publishing

Published: 2015-01-28

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1454846127

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Practical and engaging introduction to Law Office Management for paralegals. Features: Comprehensive overview of the basics of law office management in today's legal environment. Features real-world examples of law office management issues faced in the law office today. Includes helpful vocabulary, constructive discussion starters, and useful case excerpts underscoring core concepts. All of these help instructor's engage students with the material. Discussion questions and case studies are provided at the end of each chapter to reinforce the material. Each chapter includes review checklists and additional resources to help students master the concepts. Students are taught the ethical requirements of the legal business but are also challenged to understand their real-world underpinnings. New to the Second Edition: Updated to reflect changes in the legal profession as clients demand economically viable solutions and technology increasingly allows lawyers to provide them Coverage of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in Chapter 5. Coverage of sustainability in facility management in Chapter 6 More focus on developing demonstrable skills useful in law office management, in the legal field, and beyond Greater emphasis on client relationship management and legal project management by all members of the legal team Career preparation tips in every chapter Chapter outcomes added to the beginning of every chapter Coverage of texts and instant messaging in Chapter 7 New section on Marketing the Law Firm in Chapter 8 Enhanced discussion of social media and its usefulness in law firm marketing


The Experiential Guide to Law Practice Management

The Experiential Guide to Law Practice Management

Author: Lynne Adair Kramer

Publisher: Carolina Academic Press LLC

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781531024659

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What separates this manual and textbook from others in the field of law practice management is the experiential component. The course takes students step-by-step through the process of opening their own law firm. The textbook incorporates breakout boxes with experiences from the authors' own law practices to illustrate points in the text. The book's appendix includes a comprehensive collection of sample forms that law school clinics and new attorneys can use as a reference for the various types of cases that they may be called on to handle. And, finally, the new edition of this book includes an exploration of the issues involved in deciding whether or not to open a virtual office. The teacher's manual lays out exercises in detail, week by week, for the entire process of opening a law firm. It also features simulations, class discussions, and written reflections to give students the experience of handling the kinds of dilemmas, struggles, and emotionally charged situations that are common when starting and running solo and small-firm practices.


From Law School to Law Practice

From Law School to Law Practice

Author: Suzanne B. O'Neill

Publisher: American Law Institute-American Bar Association(ALI-ABA)

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9780831807658

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Previous edition, 1st, published in 1989.