Law Practice Today

September 2009 — Paperless Office

Features

The Document Naming System in Our Paperless Office

By Donna Neff and Natalie Sanna
The success of running a paperless office relies heavily on organizing and naming files – learn how from two experts.

The Paperless Office as a Risk Management Enterprise

By Jim Calloway
Sure, going paperless is good for the environment, but it also probably the only fool-proof disaster recovery plan.

Less Paper Does Not Equal Less Training (at first!)

By Adriana Linares
You're ready to turn your practice into a paperless success, but make sure all employees are properly trained on any new technology so that your transition is a smooth one.

Going Paperless for the Law Office: A Practical Guide

By Michael J. Morse
Not just a guide, but also a thorough how-to for turning your practice paperless.

Some Thoughts on Becoming Paperless

By Ernest Svenson
The road to a paperless office may contain challenges, so it's important to have a strategy in place before you begin your journey.

Your Practice Management Advisor

Taming the Beast: Managing Your Clients' Expectations in a 24-7 World

By Patricia A. Yevics
Learning to use technology effectively is important not only for managing clients' expectations, but also for keeping your work/life balance in check.

Flying Solo, Edited by K. William Gibson, With Selected Excerpt Reviews by Mark A. Robertson Flying Solo

When I Die ...

By Ross A. Sussman
In this chapter of Flying Solo, get some valuable and frequently overlooked tips on how to prepare your practice for when you are no longer living.

Marketing

Niche Marketing

By Andrea Malone
If you already market your practice – and you should – here is a great way to gain an edge over your competitors.

Monthly Marketing Brief

By Bob Weiss
They are sometimes too big, perhaps they awkwardly get in your way at an event when you're trying to hold your hors d'oeuvres, but the nametag is truly your best friend when it comes to networking.

Management

15 Ideas for Growing Your Practice

By Michael J. Anderson
Some ideas that are easy to execute are often overlooked ways to help your practice prosper.

Finance

Do You Think You Can Buy Client Loyalty?

By Ed Poll
A delinquent client account spells more than less cash flow for your practice. It can also be a sign that the relationship is in trouble.

Technology

The Large to Solo Firm Shift: Calendaring Alternatives

By Joseph C. Scott
Becoming a solo practitioner can be incredibly rewarding, but also carries a lot of responsibility. Make sure you never miss an appointment or court date by having the right calendar for you.

Meet the Women Rainmakers!

Lisa C. Wood

Interview by Beverly A. Loder
Dynamic, business-savvy, and creative, this rainmaker shares tips of her successful and not so successful lessons from her career.

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