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The Arc of a Lawyer’s Law Practice

The LPM Department Closing a Practice, Law Practice Management

 |Law Practice ManagementThe Arc of a Lawyer’s Law PracticeWritten byThe LPM DepartmentOctober 2, 2020Share this PostThe pace of change continues to accelerate. The profession can expect cessations issues as part of the fallout. The discipline of law practice is changing. In Texas, regional offices of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel encountered an increase in demand to …

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Zoom Videoconferencing: Best Practices for Attorneys

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Practice Technology

Law Practice Management|Practice TechnologyZoom Videoconferencing: Best Practices for AttorneysWritten byThe LPM DepartmentSeptember 25, 2020Share this Post×Download the PDF version of this guide Zoom has become the most ubiquitous video conferencing software in the professional world, and it is particularly widespread in the legal industry. Most lawyers are using Zoom to meet remotely with clients and …

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How To Protect Your Clients and Firm in the Event of Death, Disability, Impairment, or Incapacity

The LPM Department Closing a Practice, Law Practice Management

Law Practice Management|How To Protect Your Clients and Firm in the Event of Death, Disability, Impairment, or IncapacityWritten byThe LPM DepartmentSeptember 4, 2020Share this PostThis information is designed to help you protect your clients’ interests in the event you are suddenly rendered unable to practice law. With some advanced planning, you can ensure a smoother …

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A Guideline for Judges

The LPM Department Closing a Practice, Law Practice Management

Law Practice Management|What to Do When an Attorney has Abandoned His Practice, Is Incapacitated, or DeceasedAssumption of Jurisdiction, A Guideline for Judges or Other Interested PersonsWritten byThe LPM DepartmentSeptember 4, 2020Share this PostAttorneys are aging. Because of a weak economy many attorneys are sole practitioners (while others never wanted anything other than to practice on their …

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Checklist for an Attorney Who Closes Another Attorney’s Office

The LPM Department Closing a Practice, Law Practice Management

Law Practice Management|Checklist for an Attorney Who Closes Another Attorney’s OfficeWritten byThe LPM DepartmentSeptember 4, 2020Share this Post×Click here to print the PDF version of this document This checklist is intended as a guideline only as circumstances surrounding the closing of a law office vary. ☐ Check the attorney’s calendars to look for case deadlines. …

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What to Do If Your Attorney Dies, Disappears, Becomes Disabled, or is Suspended or Disbarred

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Resources for the Public

 |Resources for the PublicWhat to Do If Your Attorney Dies, Disappears, Becomes Disabled, or is Suspended or DisbarredWritten byThe LPM DepartmentSeptember 4, 2020Share this PostWhen a client is unable to contact an attorney for any reason Client’s valuable legal rights may be compromised. Therefore, it is important to: Obtain your file Ascertain the status of …

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Best Practices When Selling A Practice

The LPM Department Closing a Practice, Law Practice Management

Law Practice Management|Best Practices When Selling A PracticeWritten byThe LPM DepartmentSeptember 3, 2020Share this Post×Click here to print the PDF version of this document One of the most misunderstood “non-rules” in the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct (TDRPC) is the so-called ban on selling a legal practice. There simply is no such ban. There …

What To Do When Your Boss or Relative is No Longer Able to Practice Law

The LPM Department Closing a Practice, Law Practice Management, Resources for the Public

 |Law Practice Management|Resources for the PublicWhat To Do When Your Boss or Relative is No Longer Able to Practice LawA Checklist for Staff and Family MembersWritten byThe LPM DepartmentSeptember 3, 2020Share this PostWhen an attorney is, with or without warning, unable to practice law and is a sole practitioner, what to do with the attorney’s …

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A Letter to Texas Attorneys Closing a Practice

The LPM Department Closing a Practice, Law Practice Management

Law Practice Management|A Letter to Texas Attorneys Closing a PracticeWritten byThe LPM DepartmentSeptember 3, 2020Share this PostDear Texas Attorneys, Judges, Attorney Relatives and Staff, and Members of the Public: Law practices are not immune from the unfortunate and unexpected events and accidents which occur in everyday life. An attorney’s illness, incapacity, or even suspension due …