GPSolo July/August 2018: How to Start and Build a Law Practice

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Practice Technology

Hardware

By Destinee Evers

Recommendations for selecting electronic devices ranging from computers to mobile phones.

Practice Technology

Cloud vs. In-House Infrastructure

By Forrest Blair

You can choose to set up your own IT in-house or outsource it to a third party.

Practice Technology

Law Practice Management Systems

By Tom Caffrey

Defining your goals, process, and strategy is the key to success with practice management.

Practice Technology

Document Management and Assembly

By Seth G. Rowland

Produce consistent, high-quality documents in minutes rather than hours.

Practice Technology

Accounting, Billing, and Timekeeping

By Caren Schwartz

With the right software, you can improve client service and save your law firm time and money.

Practice Technology

Cybersecurity and Backup

By Wells H. Anderson

Don’t become a victim of cyber-criminals, computer failures, and other data disasters.

Practice Technology

Online Marketing

By Fred J. Cohen

Learn the keys to developing a marketing strategy, building an effective web presence, and driving relevant traffic.

Practice Management

Fantastic Mentors and Where to Find Them

By Esther Hyun

An attorney who has the career you hope for can provide great insight and guidance.

Practice Management

Starting a Niche Practice: Fit That Round Peg in the Square Hole

By Amanda Selogie

Qualifying as an expert in your field can be a driving factor in generating clients.

Practice Management

How to Be Profitable in Several Niches (Even If You Don’t Think You Can)

By Dan X. Nguyen

If you decide on multiple niches or practice areas, you must plan how to market them.

Practice Management

A Guide to Referrals and Networking for Extroverts and Introverts Alike

By Cedric Ashley and Cynthia Sharp

By developing advanced communication skills, you can greatly enhance the effectiveness of every encounter.

Practice Marketing

When Your Brand Needs a Hand: Marketing Tips from a Trademark Attorney

By Sonia Lakhany

Figuring out what you stand for as a company (even as a solo) can be tricky, but it is essential.

Practice Management

Outsource Your Office Tasks and Unleash Your Earning Potential

By Andrea Cannavina

If you do every single thing in your business, you are actually stalling your firm from growth.

Professional Liability

Can Insurance Be Cool?

By Rjon Robins

These tips will empower you to negotiate better prices and terms when shopping for business insurance.

Lawyer Wellness

Self-Care for Lawyers: Secrets for Health, Happiness, and Success

By JoAnn Tully

The first order of business is to be selfish. Care about yourself and how you feel.

Practice Management

From Business Plan to Succession Plan: Structure for Today with Tomorrow in Sight

By Martin H. Abo

Start your practice by focusing not only on your immediate needs but also with the end in mind.

Practice Finance

Financing Retirement

By James H. Toms

Good financial planning can help when you decide to “hang it up” and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Family

FAMILY LAW: Separating from a Firm: Stay Clear-Eyed and Client-Focused

By Stephen J. Conover

When and how may a lawyer communicate with clients about the impending departure?

Professional Liability

TORT TRIAL AND INSURANCE PRACTICE: Legal Malpractice at a Crossroads

By Peter J. Biging and Jason Ederer

The growth of electronically stored information provides new opportunities and risks to navigate.

Technology

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LAW: Legal Strategies for Technological Unemployment

By Yvonne A. Stevens

Technology is changing how we practice, but the human lawyer’s services will not likely disappear.

Solo Practice

GP MENTOR: Setting Up My Own Law Practice

By Aastha Madaan

The author presents tips and advice for setting up a modern law practice.

Practice Technology

ROAD WARRIOR: The Road Warrior Talks about Building Your Practice

By Jeffrey Allen

You can serve clients better and more quickly by working on the road.

Practice Management

RŌNIN REPORTS: When No Means Yes

By Benjamin K. Sanchez

Entrepreneurial attorneys must recognize the power of “no” and use it to their advantage.

Pro Bono

GIVING BACK: ABA Free Legal Answers

By Marissa LaVette

This new online legal portal allows lawyers to easily fit pro bono into their busy schedules.

Practice Management

READY RESOURCES: Ready Resources in Building a Law Practice

Check out these ABA books and web resources for starting and building a law practice.

Professional Development

THE CHAIRS’ CORNER: The Relationships We Built

By Stephen D. Williams

It has been a fun and rewarding year helping members achieve success and improve relationships.

Professional Development

THE CHAIRS’ CORNER: Preparing for a Year When Tradition Meets Innovation

By Melanie Bragg

This year we will celebrate our traditions as lawyers and embrace inevitable changes.

Professional Development

SOLO, SMALL FIRM AND GENERAL PRACTICE DIVISION NEWS: Upcoming Meetings

Get set for the 2018 YLD & GPSolo Fall Conference and submit proposals for the 2019 Litigation & GPSolo CLE Conference.