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Prepare a Needs Analysis for Technology

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Maintaining a Practice

Law Practice Management |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 …

Establish Internal Controls

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Maintaining a Practice

Law Practice Management |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

Law Practice Management |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 …

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Implement Law Office Marketing Strategies

The LPM Department Growing a Practice, Law Practice Management

Law Practice Management |Law Practice ManagementImplement 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 …

Conflicts of Interest

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Maintaining a Practice

Law Practice Management |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 …

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Become an Employer

Penny Robe Law Practice Management, Starting a Practice

Law Practice Management |Starting a PracticeBecome an EmployerWritten byPenny RobeJune 16, 2020Share this Post×Print PDF version Of This HOW TO GUIDE. Introduction It’s no mystery why many sole practitioners insist on doing everything themselves. Your business’ survival depends on hiring the right people. Finding the best employees can be tricky, and without the right systems in …

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Evaluate Your Office Leasing Needs

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Starting a Practice

Law Practice Management |Starting a PracticeEvaluate Your Office Leasing NeedsWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 16, 2020Share this Post×Print PDF version Of This HOW TO GUIDE. Leasing smart is an intregal part of your practice being on the Road to Success! Office space is often the second largest operating expense of most law firms today. If that is your …

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Write and Implement a Law Office Business Plan

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Starting a Practice

Law Practice Management |Starting a PracticeWrite and Implement a Law Office Business PlanWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 11, 2020Share this Post×Print PDF version Of This HOW TO GUIDE. The purpose of business planning is to establish a common focus for action. This is done by: Clarifying goals Establishing measures of results Assessing resource distribution needs Unifying the …

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Prepare a Cash-Flow Budget for a Start-Up Law Practice

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Starting a Practice

Law Practice Management |Starting a PracticePrepare a Cash-Flow Budget for a Start-Up Law PracticeWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 10, 2020Share this Post×Print PDF version Of This HOW TO GUIDE. Introduction With the aid of low-cost electronic spreadsheet applications the budgeting process has become less of a dreaded task. These software applications substantially reduce the work required to …