Maintaining a Practice |Maintaining a PracticePartner Compensation Structure Series Part 7: Appendix AWritten byDebra L. BruceJune 25, 2020Share this Post×Print PDF version of this guide.APPENDIX A Sample Partnership Agreement Provisions Respecting Compensation Selected Provisions Of Agreement of Limited Liability Partnership Of A & B, L.L.P. [not intended as a complete partnership agreement]             This AGREEMENT OF …

Maintaining a Practice |Maintaining a PracticeClient SurveysWritten byMatthew E. EilersJune 23, 2020Share this Post×Print PDF version Of This HOW TO GUIDE. Do you know what clients think of your firm? Are you so preoccupied with your ever-present next hearing or meeting that you fail to take the time and find out? Or maybe you would rather …

Maintaining a Practice |Maintaining 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 Conduct give …

Maintaining a Practice |Maintaining a PracticePaperless Office for LawyersWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 22, 2020Share this PostThe paperless office is getting more press now than ever, and lawyers should consider this as an option for practice management. There are several reasons to go paperless: It can save you money. You won’t need file cabinets, which saves you …

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 …

Maintaining a Practice |Maintaining a PracticeEncryption Basics for LawyersWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 22, 2020Share this Post×Print PDF version Of This HOW TO GUIDE. Introduction Electronic communications and “cloud” based computing continues to expand for lawyers. We are also using more tablets, smart phones, jump drives, and other portable devices in our practice. As such, a basic …

Maintaining a Practice |Maintaining a PracticePrepare a Needs Analysis for TechnologyWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 22, 2020Share this PostIntroduction The world of office automation is constantly expanding. It would be senseless to think that anyone could make an effective decision regarding technology, without a carefully thought out analysis of need. Following is a list of questions to …

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 …

Maintaining a Practice |Maintaining 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 in law …