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Being "Shingle": Starting a Solo Practice in New York

51m

Created on January 22, 2016

Beginner

Overview

This program is a practical course for anyone considering starting their own practice. Here, you will identify the basics of starting a solo practice, or going "Shingle." From incorporation to form-building, the course will cover topics such as: 

  • Why work for yourself as opposed to someone else?
  • Incorporation, insurance and integration
  • Support networks and business networking
  • Retainer agreements
  • Generating pipelines of income

In this course, Cory H. Morris, a Long Island-based civil rights and criminal defense attorney, provides real life examples and practical guidelines to going "Shingle" in New York. 

 

Learning Objectives:

I.     Identify the “how-to’s” of starting a New York Law Practice 

II.    Understand the business aspects of law 

III.   Design a Business Plan for a solo practitioner

IV.   Recognize ethical obligations and issues of reputation and civility

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