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ORGANIZER:MAILTO:dantonio@massbar.org
DTSTART:20130117T140000Z
DTEND:20130117T220000Z
LOCATION:Lombardo's, Conference Room, 6 Billings St, Randolph, MA, 02368
UID:20130522T052719Z@massbar.org
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SUMMARY:How to Start and Run A Successful Solo or Small-Firm Practice
DESCRIPTION:LPC13: Conference with On Demand\nDo you dream of starting your own practice? Have the recent law firm mergers and shifts affected you? Are you reevaluating your career and thinking about striking out on your own? Have you been recently admitted to the Bar and have a plan to go straight into your own practice? “How to Start and Run a Successful Solo or Small-Firm Practice” is a comprehensive\, nuts-and-bolts seminar about how to set up and operate your own firm.\n  \n Attended\, literally\, by thousands\, this lively program\, which has been one of the most popular and valuable MBA seminars to date\, includes a working\, networking lunch for a chance to meet with colleagues who can help get you started.\n \n Our faculty of experienced\, successful lawyers will provide guidance and insight on every aspect of starting a law firm while sharing practice pointers on growing their own firms.\n \n A networking reception will follow this incredible program allowing you to continue to meet and mingle with colleagues. \n \n Complimentary appetizers\, beer and wine will be served. \n \n \n Program highlights include:\n  \n The Mechanics of Setting Up Your Firm\n \n   Analyzing the costs and benefits   Going solo vs. associating with others   Selecting a practice area   Scouting sources of business before making the move   Location considerations   Choice of entity   Technology   Office space   Staffing   Budgeting   Financing   The proper way to leave your current firmThe Mechanics of Running Your Firm\n \n   Case selection   Client relations   Docket control   Fees and billing   Accounting and bookkeeping systems   Bank accounts\, including IOLTA   Discrimination and harassment policies   Avoiding malpractice   Malpractice and other insurance   Highlights of the rules of professional conductThe Essentials of Marketing\n \n   Networking   Speaking\, lecturing\, teaching   Writing   Getting written about   Advertising   Web sites   Using social mediaPutting it All Together\n \n   Working efficiently and profitably   Setting priorities   Taking care of yourself   Where to turn if you need helpAdditional faculty to be announced\n \n
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