Starting a Practice
The hardest part is showing up with the courage to start something new. You've made it.
Welcome to our library of resources for starting a new practice.
These materials contain useful information and guidance about the details of beginning your own practice, straight from experienced Texas lawyers.
Nonrefundable Retainers: Proceed with Caution
Nonrefundable Retainers: Proceed with CautionIt’s tempting to put a nonrefundable retainer clause in your standard fee agreement. The client agrees that the funds are earned upon receipt so the m...
February 28, 2024Opening a Small or Solo Law Firm in Texas: Choosing an Entity Structure and Other Requirements
Opening a Small or Solo Law Firm in Texas: Choosing an Entity Structure and Other RequirementsThe State Bar’s Law Practice Management Department often receives questions about starting a small or...
November 7, 2023Sample File Retention Policy
Sample File Retention PolicyThis file retention policy is a sample to help lawyers prepare their own file retention policies and should be adapted to meet the needs of each lawyer’s individual pr...
October 12, 2023Practice Tip Checklist for Developing a File Retention Policy
Practice Tip Checklist for Developing a File Retention Policy Ask your malpractice carrier for file retention guidance. At a minimum, include the following in your file retention policy. How the...
October 11, 2023Practice Tips Regarding File Retention and Destruction, and Establishing a File Retention Policy
Practice Tips on File Retention and DestructionIntroduction Although there is no rule that specifically lays out the requirements for client file retention and destruction, the Texas Disciplinary...
October 11, 2023
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