Service Confidentiality Agreement

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Maintaining a Practice, Starting a Practice

Starting a Practice |Maintaining a Practice| |Starting a PracticeService Confidentiality AgreementWritten byThe LPM DepartmentJuly 15, 2025Share this PostThis Service Confidentiality Agreement (herein referred to as “SCA”) is made and entered into as of [Date, Month, Year] by and between ___________________________________, a law firm in the State of Texas, herein referred to as “Firm,” and ______________________, an online …

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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 …

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Alternative Fee Arrangements

The LPM Department Law Practice Management, Starting a Practice

Starting a Practice |Starting a PracticeAlternative Fee ArrangementsWritten byThe LPM DepartmentMay 13, 2024Share this PostNotes: In addition to the legal ethics considerations listed in the table, see Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.04 regarding fees and Rule 5.04 regarding fee sharing. Other than a true nonrefundable retainer agreement, which are relatively rare, any fees …