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The contributors share time-tested advice on approaches, methods, systems, and perspectives that have resulted in thriving solo and small firm law practices in the real world. This book contains proven solutions for problems and issues that, sooner or later, every practitioner will have to face.
Previous edition, 1st, published in 1998.
Great opportunities exist for law students and practicing lawyers outside the traditional practice of law. This important resource shows you when and how to choose a nonlegal career; the specialized skills legal training provides; how to plan and conduct a job search; and provides details on careers in business and industry, government and public service, associations and institutions, and entrepreneurial ventures. A resource section provides surveys and listings of nonlegal careers in several categories, and a listing of publishers and suggested readings on nonlegal careers.
This concise resource offers useful, practical advice about establishing goals, fitting into the firm culture, getting recognized, focusing on client relations, marketing one's abilities and the firm's expertise, and other innovative ways to succeed in making partner. Any law firm associate or law student interested in learning what it takes to become a partner will find this newly revised guidebook invaluable. Ambitious young lawyers will turn to this insightful resource to help them formulate a step-by-step plan and be their guide for personal decisions and actions within their firm.
This manual helps medium and large law firms increase productivity by providing a model manual for law office policies and procedures. The book, an updated and expanded version of the previous (fourth) edition, is divided into seventeen sections, covering such topics as law office organization, management, and administration, support personnel, office polices, personnel policies and benefits, office security and emergency procedures, financial management, file systems, technology, and communications systems. The book contains numerous sample forms and documents, as well as extensive bibliographies. A CD containing the entire text of the manual is included, allowing customization of the manual for particular user needs.
The use of electronic evidence has increased dramatically over the past few years, but many lawyers still struggle with the complexities of electronic discovery. This valuable book provides lawyers with the templates they need to frame their discovery requests, and provides helpful advice on what they can subpoena.
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