How to Start and Build a Law Practice

Foonberg, Jay

Law Practice

American Bar Association]

A classic ABA bestseller, How to Start and Build a Law Practice has been used by tens of thousands of lawyers as the comprehensive guide to planning, launching, and growing a successful practice. Author Jay G Foonberg, now in his fifth decade of practicing law, has always been dedicated to giving other lawyers the benefit of his wealth of experience.This Platinum Fifth Edition is packed with over 600 pages of guidance on identifying the right location, finding clients, setting fees, managing your office, maintaining an ethical and responsible practice, maximizing available resources, upholding your standards, and much more. If you’re committed to starting—and growing— your own practice, this one book will give you the expert advice you need to make it succeed. More than 100,000 lawyers have turned to Jay Foonberg for the secrets to running a successful law firm; now you can, too, with the new Platinum Fifth Edition. Jay Foonberg has organized the book into short, easy-to-read chapters that deal with all the specific challenges you will encounter when you open your office. The answers you'll get are realistic, practical, and based on real-life experience. You’ll find a wealth of tips that can improve your practice once it is up and running, as well as dozens of time-saving templates and checklists. In addition, there is all-new material for this edition, covering topics including: 
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<li>New opportunities for serving senior clients and the growth of elder law </li>
<li>E-mail and the Internet</li>
<li>Law firm mergers and dissolutions</li>
<li>The increasing size of student loans</li>
<li>Opportunities created by an aging population</li>
<li>Nonlawyer consultants</li>
<li>The globalization of legal practice</li>
<li>When and how to safely close and destroy files</li>
<li>The aggressive marketing being done now by firms of all sizes</li>
<li>And much more!</li>
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 Even if you already have an established practice, you are sure to find information that will help you compete and succeed. This is the one book you’ll need to build and grow your practice.

How to Start and Build a Law Practice, Fifth Edition (Career Series / American Bar Association)

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

If you have a question about starting and growing your own law practice, or improving your existing solo or small firm practice, Jay Foonberg has the answers in this power-packed, updated, and expanded new edition. Learn it all from a practicing lawyer who provides you with real answers, for real practices, gained from real experiences.This classic ABA bestseller has been used by tens of thousands of lawyers as the comprehensive guide to planning, launching, and growing a successful practice. It’s packed with 769 pages of guidance on identifying the right location, finding clients, setting fees, managing your office, maintaining an ethical and responsible practice, maximizing available resources, upholding your standards, and much more. If you’re committed to starting your own practice, this book will give you the expert advice you need to make it succeed.How the ABA’s #1 Bestseller Will Help YouThe book is organized into short, easy-to-read chapters and they deal with all the specific challenges you undoubtedly will encounter when you open your office. And the answers you’ll get are realistic, practical, and based on real-life experience. Even if you already have an established practice, you are sure to find information that will help you compete and succeed.You’ll find a wealth of tips that can improve your practice once it is up and running, as well as dozens of time-saving templates and checklists. In addition, there is all-new material for this edition, covering areas including:E-mail and the InternetLaw firm mergers and dissolutionsStudent loansOpportunities created by an aging populationNonlawyer consultantsThe globalization of legal practiceAnd much more!This book is guaranteed to help you successfully launch your practice, run it at maximum efficiency, and avoid potential pitfalls along the way. You’ll get basic, practical advice given in Foonberg’s inimitable down-to-earth style–and answers to down-to-earth questions including:Where is the ideal place to open my office?How much cash do I need to start?How can I get cash up front to reduce bad debts?Should I charge for the first consultation?How do I spot the client who won’t pay?What kinds of equipment will I need–at a minimum–to start out?What are the most effective ways of getting clients?More than 100,000 lawyers have turned to Jay Foonberg for the secrets to running a successful law firm; now you can, too, with the acclaimed Sixth Edition.

How to Start & Build a Law Practice: Practice Ready - Mentor - Jobs - 6th Edition

Legal Self-Help

Independently published

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