In the current legal market, many young attorneys are going solo right after graduation from law school. In addition, experienced attorneys moving from larger firms or government agencies into a solo or small firm practice are facing unique challenges.
This program will address the benefits and challenges of going solo and provide best practices and helpful advice on avoiding ethical and financial pitfalls when setting up a family law practice. The panel will consist of experts in law office management, solo & small firm family law practitioners, and an attorney from the Office of Bar Counsel.
After this seminar, attendees will know the myriad options for a family law practictioner such as; marketing tips and best practices, IOLTA basics, billing, growth of client base and development of mentor/mentee relationships. Additionally, the panelists will touch on traps to avoid specific to family law.
Agenda
I. Successful Solos: Having a Vision and Defining your Family Law Practice
II. How to be a Competent and Confident Family Solo - The Nuts and Bolts of a Family Law Practice
- Navigating the Probate and Family Court,
- Marketing
- Office space
- Billing and funding your firm
- Setting up systems that work
- Using technology in your practice
III. Support for the Solo and Small Firm Family Lawyer
- Learning the ins and outs of family law
- Finding a family law mentor
- Time/case management
IV. Traps to Avoid
- Dealing with difficult divorce clients and family conflicts
- Avoiding financial pitfalls
- Ethical considerations
If you intend to take a course for CLE credit, please make sure your state is listed in the "Accreditation" section to the upper right of the program description. Accreditation displayed is unique to the purchased program format (live conference, live webcast, on demand, podcast). Credit totals listed for live conferences are the maximum credits available. Credits issued will be based upon actual time in attendance. Credit totals for other formats are for complete programs. Partial credit is not available for any online or downloadable format.
West LegalEdcenter will not provide accreditation for states not listed.
This product is intended for individual use by the named purchaser. Group viewings for online programs may be arranged for five or more attorneys within the same organization prior to viewing by emailing west.wlec-sales@thomson.com.
