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Small Law Firm Management – How to Start and Succeed as a Solo and Small Law Firm

1h 17m

Created on January 22, 2018

Intermediate

Overview

This course, presented by managing attorney Alissa Van Horn of Van Horn & Friedman P.C., navigates how to open, run and succeed as a small law firm and/or solo practitioner, through real life examples, considerations, problems, and success stories. It will provide a guide for what every managing attorney needs to do in order to sustain and grow a small law firm.  

The course will give you the tools necessary to hire, manage and fire a staff, and manage insurance considerations, financial considerations, delegating, billing, and ethical considerations. Lastly, the program will also discuss practical lifestyle expectations.  


Learning Objectives:

  1. Provide information on how to start up a law firm
  2. Examine real life experiences on staff, employment, managing and delegating
  3. Discuss and define the practical considerations of running a solo or small law firm
  4. Explore when and how to utilize others’ services for the most effective and efficient outcomes
  5. Balance how to run a business while still performing legal duties
  6. Navigate marketing, referrals, networking, and reputation management

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