Retention and Destruction of Client Files

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Maintaining a Practice |Maintaining a Practice| |Starting a PracticeRetention and Destruction of Client FilesWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 23, 2020Share this PostRetention and Destruction of Client Files Unfortunately, there is no one specific rule in Texas regarding the requirements for retention and destruction of client files. Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct However, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional …

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Creating a Disaster Readiness Plan

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Maintaining a Practice

Maintaining a Practice |Maintaining a PracticeCreating a Disaster Readiness PlanWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 22, 2020Share this Post×Print PDF version Of This HOW TO GUIDE. Creating a Disaster Readiness Plan There are a number of ways to go about creating your plan. My advice to you is pretty simple—find one that appeals to you and then use …

Establish Internal Controls

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Maintaining a Practice

Maintaining a Practice |Maintaining a PracticeEstablish Internal ControlsWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 22, 2020Share this Post×Print PDF version Of This HOW TO GUIDE. Introduction A law firm’s practice objectives are best met by implementing a good system of internal control procedures and policies. An internal control structure is a system of safeguarding the firm’s resources. It provides …

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Document Client Expenses and Attorney’s Fees

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Maintaining a Practice, Starting a Practice

Maintaining a Practice |Maintaining a Practice|Starting a PracticeDocument Client Expenses and Attorney’s FeesWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 22, 2020Share this Post×Print PDF version Of This HOW TO GUIDE. Introduction In order to accurately account to your client, you should keep track of client expenditures, your fees charged and fees paid. There are very few, if any, courses …

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Implement Law Office Marketing Strategies

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Maintaining a Practice

Maintaining a Practice |Maintaining a PracticeImplement Law Office Marketing StrategiesWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 19, 2020Share this Post×Print PDF version Of This HOW TO GUIDE. Law Office Marketing Plan The purpose of a law office marketing plan is to help identify and cultivate your client base by implementing strategies to rouse interest in your services. This checklist …

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Conflicts of Interest

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Maintaining a Practice

Maintaining a Practice |Maintaining a PracticeConflicts of InterestWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 16, 2020Share this PostWhat is a conflict of interest, and why is everyone so worried about it? Licensed lawyers are given some very special powers. When we become attorneys, we become officers of the courts of the state granting the license and of the courts …