Download or read book Profit and the Practice of Law written by Michael H. Trotter and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-04-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1960, powerful and influential law firms in America have shifted from professional service organizations to profit-oriented businesses. To explain how and why this transformation has occurred and how it has affected both lawyers and clients, Profit and the Practice of Law examines the histories of the eight largest firms in Atlanta, Georgia, and similar firms around the country. Over the past thirty-six years, the number of lawyers in the United States has risen more than 225 percent, large law firms have grown by more than 700 percent, and compensation has increased greatly in excess of inflation. Ironically, as these firms have prospered, their lawyers have become unhappier and more dissatisfied, and the public has become more distrustful and disdainful of them. Profit and the Practice of Law discusses possible remedies for this malaise and what can be done to reduce the cost of legal services and to reform the practice of law for the benefit of clients, lawyers, and the community as a whole.
Download or read book Model Rules of Professional Conduct written by American Bar Association. House of Delegates and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2007 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
Download or read book The Lawyer s Guide to Increasing Revenue written by Arthur G. Greene and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2005 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Are you ready to look beyond cost-cutting and toward new revenue opportunities? Learn how you can achieve growth using the resources you already have at your firm. Discover the factors that affect your law firm's revenue production, how to evaluate them, and how to take specific action steps designed to increase your returns. You'll learn how to best improve performance and profitability in each of the key aspects of your law firm."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book The Business of Contemporary Law Practices written by Chirstopher L. Meazell and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contemporary law practice has fundamentally changed. There has been a power shift from law firms to clients due to economic shifts, the impact of technology, and a leveling of information and metrics. Client focus, understanding, and service are more important than ever. It is clear that recent law graduates need to have an astute comprehension of business fundamentals and appreciation of the business drivers underpinning the practice of law. The Business of Contemporary Law Practices provides students—and practicing attorneys—a solid foundation for understanding, adapting to, and thriving in the world of private or in-house law practice. From business development to human resources to technological platforms, this book will simultaneously build a baseline business-world fluency and inform any reader of the various law firm and non-traditional legal environments many will find themselves in. Professors and students will benefit from: Historical backdrop and orientation to the modern context for the private practice of law Introductory business information including essential vocabulary and financial statement fundamentals An in-depth examination of private practice and in-house legal departments Discussion of emerging business models and technology Enough high-level information to gain an appreciation for unfamiliar subject matter with opportunities for more immersive experience in particular areas of professor expertise and student interest.
Download or read book BigLaw written by Mitt Regan and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Recession intensified large law firms’ emphasis on financial performance, leading to claims that lawyers in these firms were now guided by business rather than professional values. Based on interviews with more than 250 partners in large firms, Mitt Regan and Lisa H. Rohrer suggest that the reality is much more complex. It is true that large firm hiring, promotion, compensation, and termination policies are more influenced by business considerations than ever before and that firms actively recruit profitable partners from other firms to replace those they regard as unproductive. At the same time, law firm partners continue to seek the non-financial rewards of being members of a distinct profession and are sensitive to whether their firms are committed to providing them. Regan and Rohrer argue that modern firms responding effectively to business demands while credibly affirming the importance of non-financial professional values can create strong cultures that enhance their ability to weather the storms of the modern legal market.
Download or read book Results oriented Financial Management written by John G. Iezzi and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2003 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This hands-on, how-to book will provide law firms with budget and financial knowledge they need to make critical financial decisions.
Download or read book The Art of Practicing Law written by John Allison and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-30 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written for lawyers who want to master the art of practicing law, whether they are in private practice, in government agency practice, or working in-house for a business corporation or a non-profit organization. The book fills the gap between the critical skills taught in traditional law school courses and the additional skills and attributes that are needed to be highly effective as a lawyer. Law students reading this book will gain helpful insights about the practice of law as they decide where they want to practice. Practical guidance is provided on a number of topics, including these: building trust in professional relationships; communicating effectively with clients, colleagues and other people; dealing with difficult people; developing leadership skills; creating and maintaining solid relationships with clients; representing clients well; effective advocacy; the art of negotiation; using case themes and storytelling in civil lawsuits; taking effective depositions; working with expert witnesses; making the most of mediation as an alternative to litigation; handling ethical challenges; representing clients wholeheartedly without compromising personal morality or integrity; and maintaining personal well-being. The author is a successful lawyer with extensive experience, both as a law firm partner in private practice and as Assistant General Counsel in the legal department of a Fortune 100 company.
Download or read book The Client Centered Law Firm written by Jack Newton and published by Blue Check Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legal industry has long been risk averse, but when it comes to adapting to the experience-driven world created by companies like Netflix, Uber, and Airbnb, adherence to the old status quo could be the death knell for today's law firms. In The Client-Centered Law Firm, Clio cofounder Jack Newton offers a clear-eyed and timely look at how providing a client-centered experience and running an efficient, profitable law firm aren't opposing ideas. With this approach, they drive each other. Covering the what, why, and how of running a client-centered practice, with examples from law firms leading this revolution as well as practical strategies for implementation, The Client-Centered Law Firm is a rallying call to unlock the enormous latent demand in the legal market by providing client-centered experiences, improving internal processes, and raising the bottom line.
Download or read book Paralegals Profitability and the Future of Your Law Practice written by Arthur G. Greene and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2003 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides advice on how to hire and use top notch paralegals to achieve success in providing clients with quality service.
Download or read book Attorney and Law Firm Guide to the Business of Law written by Edward Poll and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2002 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows lawyers how to manage their practices in a more business-like manner. It explains how to determine both personal and law firm goals.
Download or read book Minding Your Own Business written by Ann M. Guinn and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2010 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small firm lawyers often get caught in the crossfire of practicing law and managing a business all at the same time. Commitments and interests levels may weigh more heavily on defending the freedoms guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution vs. calculating overtime pay for staff. They may be more interested in ensuring our legal system works, but not so interested in developing marketing strategies to attract new business.
Download or read book Game Plan for a More Profitable and Productive Law Firm written by Deborah L. Avaro and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive strategy & reference guide that will detail the techniques lawyers and law firms need to think like a business. It will help firms analyze and improve their business processes, dramatically increasing their profitability and productivity. This book benefits every member of the firm, from partners and the accounting staff to paralegals and other personnel. Contains examples of budgets, financial reports and management reports. Receive powerful management tips and daily cost cutting shortcuts. Get bills out that are more accurate. Process your entire billing cycle in half the time. Provide comprehensive Associate reviews. Create financials and management reports that are easy to understand. Better utilize your staff without adding expense. Improve organization and management skills. This guide will be used daily by all members of the law firm for years to come.
Download or read book Managing for Profit written by Robert J. Arndt and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Profit First For Lawyers written by RJon Robins and published by . This book was released on 2023-08-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Will Make Your Law Firm More Profitable By following the simple advice in this book, one day not long from now, you will wake up to find you are taking more profits from your law firm: -Without spending more money on marketing. -Without hiring more staff. -Without increasing overhead. Notice the absence of "hedge" words. Following just about any of the advice in this book will make your law firm more profitable. Plus, you will enjoy more professional satisfaction and feel more confident about your future as your personal bank account begins to swell. This is a must read for any law partner or law practice manager that wants to run a firm like a business instead of a bunch of lawyers sharing overhead. RJon gets you focused on best practices instead of industry myths with a simple playbook for success. Greg Crabtree, CPA, Author of Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits! Profit First for Lawyers is all about understanding the same simple principle that you are also taught on every airplane flight you will ever take. If you are really going to take care of your clients, of your employees, you have to take care of business ... first! Christopher T. Anderson, Esq., Founder of Sunnyside Legal Services, and the New Leaf family of Law Firms
Download or read book Attorney Law Firm Guide to the Business of Law written by Edward Poll and published by Section of General Practice. This book was released on 1994 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Accounting for Profit for Breach of Contract written by Katy Barnett and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book defends the view that an award of an account of profits (or 'disgorgement damages') for breach of contract will sometimes be justifiable, and fits within the orthodox principles and cases in contract law, and examines the circumstances in which such an award should be made.
Download or read book Smarter Pricing Smarter Profit written by Stuart J. T. Dodds and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book seeks to provide you with an easy-to-read roadmap, guiding you through how you can drive improvements to your law firm's existing pricing and legal project management capability and also to the overall profit contribution made in this ever-changing legal environment"--
