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.

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Service Confidentiality Agreement

A Concise Guide to Client Trust Accounts

Checklist for Opening a Sole Practice

Attorney Fee Agreements and Miscellaneous Forms

How to Edit Videos for Social Media [VIDEO]

Process Management Software for Law Firms [VIDEO]

Call & Form Tracking For Small Firms [VIDEO]

Why Software is Important for Small Law Firms [VIDEO]

Practice Management Software for Law Firms [VIDEO]

Why Attorneys Should NEVER Keep the Original Will [VIDEO]

Can I Sell My Practice?

Alternative Fee Arrangements

Legal Malpractice Insurance

Nonrefundable Retainers: Proceed with Caution

Opening a Small or Solo Law Firm in Texas: Choosing an Entity Structure and Other Requirements

Sample File Retention Policy

Practice Tip Checklist for Developing a File Retention Policy

Practice Tips Regarding File Retention and Destruction, and Establishing a File Retention Policy

Partner Compensation Structures: A Seven-Part Series

Set Up Your Client Trust Accounts

Document Client Expenses and Attorney’s Fees

Implement Law Office Marketing Strategies

Become an Employer

Evaluate Your Office Leasing Needs

Write and Implement a Law Office Business Plan

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

Draft an Employee Handbook

Set Billing Rates

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Starting a Practice

Maintaining a Practice

Resources for the Public

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