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Checklist for Opening a Sole Practice

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Starting a Practice

Starting a Practice |Starting a PracticeChecklist for Opening a Sole PracticeWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 10, 2025Share this PostClick here to download the checklist!Starting your own law practice is exciting, but it can also be nerve-wracking if you are unsure what to consider before you open your doors. This checklist covers the core items attorneys should contemplate …

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

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Starting a Practice

Starting a Practice |Starting a PracticeOpening a Small or Solo Law Firm in Texas: Choosing an Entity Structure and Other RequirementsWritten byThe LPM DepartmentNovember 7, 2023Share this PostThe State Bar’s Law Practice Management Department often receives questions about starting a small or solo law firm in Texas. The most common questions include whether there are specific …

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Become an Employer

Penny Robe Law Practice Management, Starting a Practice

Starting a Practice |Starting a PracticeBecome an EmployerWritten byPenny RobeJune 25, 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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Set Up Your Client Trust Accounts

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Starting a Practice

Starting a Practice |Starting a PracticeSet Up Your Client Trust AccountsWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJune 23, 2020Share this PostThe Texas Equal Access to Justice Program is designed to provide funds to be used for indigent legal services. As a result, the IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) was implemented. IOLTA provides that attorneys must deposit all client …

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Evaluate Your Office Leasing Needs

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Starting a Practice

Starting a Practice |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 …