Starting A Solo Law Firm 2021 Edition

Author : Attorney Robert Schaller
Publisher : Attorney Robert Schaller
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Starting a Solo Law Firm 2021 Edition by Attorney Robert Schaller Pdf

Attorney Robert Schaller and the Schaller Law Firm offer young lawyers in Starting a Law Firm in 2020-2021 a must-have desk reference book for building a law firm. Lawyers should invest in their future! Young lawyers worked hard in college and again in law school. Now it is time to reap the rewards of the intensive legal training. Earn the profits deserved. Develop pride and earn respect from your peers. Any lawyer who possesses a heartfelt desire to build a respected legal career, along with the vision and drive to succeed, should read and embrace the steps set forth in this book. This book is dedicated to the young lawyers who are unfulfilled working as associates for other lawyers or who recently graduated from law school with the courage to “hang out a shingle” and start their own law firm. This book provides concrete guidance about issues the author wished someone had taught him before he started his own law firm. Some lawyers have the courage to open a solo-practice law firm. Other lawyers start a law firm with one or two other lawyers they know and trust. There is strength in numbers. It is appealing to young lawyers in particular to have a law school classmate or fellow associate nearby for support. Others establish an “affiliation” with an existing firm. Sometimes a lawyer needs another lawyer to brainstorm and bounce ideas around. Deciding whether to start a law firm is a tough decision. You gain the freedom described above, but you lose the security of working for an established firm as an associate. But is that freedom? In the short run, a young lawyer likes the security of knowing a paycheck is coming twice a month. But all private practice lawyers ultimately realize that they “eat what they kill.” Therefore, the early shelter and protection offered by an established firm is lost after a few years when the developing lawyer is required to either leave the firm or develop a pool of clients that generate sufficient profits for the firm to justify the lawyer’s salary. In essence, the lawyer has to develop the lawyer’s own “profit center” or the lawyer’s own “solo firm” within the firm. Either way, the lawyer has to know how to start a practice and thrive. This book will help striving lawyers get on the path to success. Testing Your Entrepreneurial Spirit: Answer the questions below to determine if you have what it takes to start a law firm. Lawyers who want to start their own firm should answer affirmatively to most of the questions below or should partner with another lawyer who answers affirmatively to most questions. 1. Do you have a passion to do something great with your career? 2. Do you want to build a business to create wealth for yourself and not someone else? 3. Can you visualize your definition of success? 4. Do you have the determination and resolve to achieve your definition of success? 5. Are you an independent person? 6. Are you self-confident (despite the humiliation of law school)? 7. Are you ambitious? 8. Are you self-motivated? 9. Are you a self-starter? 10. Are you decisive after studying the pros and cons of an issue? 11. Are you a problem-solver? 12. Do you have effective communication skills? 13. Can you set timetables and stick to them without procrastinating? 14. Do you have a dream to be your own boss? 15. Do you have a passion to help clients? 16. Are you cognizant of your strengths and weaknesses? 17. Do you know when it is time to seek guidance from a more experienced attorney? 18. Are you resilient to temporary setbacks? 19. Are you flexible when a course correction is recognized? 20. Can you view a temporarily setback as an opportunity for improvement? 21. Are you able to convince strangers that you know what you are talking about? 22. Do you have the desire to continuously study a particular substantive area of law? 23. Are you looking to build your future instead of looking for something to do until you can find another job? 24. Do you want to start a law firm by yourself, classmate, colleague, or more senior attorney?

Author : Michael F. Brennan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0997491701

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Solo Out of Law School by Michael F. Brennan Pdf

There are plenty of books out there about the practical aspects of opening a law practice. This book is different. Solo out of Law School is a book for both law students thinking about a solo career and attorneys looking to open their own firms. It's about mindset, motivation, and viewing your solo career with perspective that allows you to see yourself and your work as something you can be proud of. It's not a "how to" guide to starting a law practice. It doesn't say anything about the tools you'll need or whether to open a brick and mortar office. Rather, it's a "how can" guide to developing the mental toughness and right mindset to succeed as a solo attorney. It's a collection of little lessons and simple reminders for when your choice to go solo in the first place come into doubt. Solo out of Law School is about finding the strength and motivation to keep pushing. By embracing the words on its pages, my hope is that you'll realize, no matter how much you doubt yourself or second-guess your actions, you are good enough to be successful as your own boss."

Author : Carolyn Elefant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Law offices
ISBN : 0940675358

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Solo by Choice by Carolyn Elefant Pdf

Author : Jack Newton
Publisher : Blue Check Publishing
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1989603327

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The Client-Centered Law Firm by Jack Newton Pdf

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.

Author : William L. Pfeifer
Publisher : Pipers Willow Incorporated
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Law
ISBN : 0978727703

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How to Start a Successful Law Practice by William L. Pfeifer Pdf

Pfeifer provides a blueprint for starting a law office and making it a success. He has practiced both with a partner and in a solo law office, and has firsthand experience in dealing with the challenges of starting a law firm. (Legal Reference/Law Profession)

Author : Jay G. Foonberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105061978487

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How to Start and Build a Law Practice by Jay G. Foonberg Pdf

Lawyers in every phase of their careers have relied on this basic primer for planning and growing a successful practice. This new edition includes 30 additional chapters, updates on new technologies, and proven insights on all aspects of legal practice Major topic areas include getting started, selecting the best location, selecting the best equipment -- everything from stationery and furniture to computers; getting and keeping clients, the dos and don'ts of billing, and the basics of managing the office -- from stocking forms (many templates are included) and bookkeeping to using private investigators.

Author : Attorney Robert Schaller
Publisher : Attorney Robert Schaller
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Lawyer's Guide to Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy by Attorney Robert Schaller Pdf

Attorney Robert Schaller and the Schaller Law Firm offer A Lawyer’s Guide to Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Learning the Nuts and Bolts of Filing Your First Case to provide lawyers with a how-to manual with step-by-step instructions for filing their first Chapter 7 case. Additional training is offered at its National Bankruptcy Academy website www.NationalBankruptcyAcademy.com. The book includes a line-by-line analysis of the official bankruptcy forms: petition, Schedules A-J, Statement of Compensation, Statement of Intent, Statement of Financial Affairs, Statement of Your Current Monthly Income, and Statement of Means Test Calculation. Specific, real-world examples are offered for property in Schedule A/B, exemptions in Schedule C, secured creditors in Schedule D, unsecured creditors in Schedule E/F, executory contracts and unexpired leases in Schedule G, co-debtors in Schedule H, income in Schedule I, and expenses in Schedule J. Separate chapters discuss the six types of bankruptcy cases, the timeline for Chapter 7 cases, alternatives to Chapter 7, a client’s eligibility for Chapter 7 relief, and the role of both the Chapter 7 panel trustee and the U.S. Trustee. Plus, separate chapters analyze the automatic stay injunction and the Chapter 7 discharge injunction. Attorney Robert Schaller has practiced law for more than 34 years and has filed more than 3,000 bankruptcy cases. Schaller is the president of the National Bankruptcy Academy.

Author : Attorney Robert Schaller
Publisher : Attorney Robert Schaller
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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IRS Offer in Compromise by Attorney Robert Schaller Pdf

Attorney Robert Schaller and the Schaller Law Firm offers tax professionals in IRS Offer in Compromise: A Treatise for Attorneys, CPAs, Accountants & Tax Preparers a scholarly treatise on the IRS program that relieves taxpayers from crushing IRS back-taxes. This is a must-have resource book for any tax professional offering Offer in Compromise services. Citing specific authorities, this book offers a deep dive into the U.S. Tax Code, Treasury regulations, court opinions, the Internal Revenue Manual, and IRS Revenue Procedures that comprise the IRS’ Offer in Compromise program. The 12-page Table of Contents, 27-page Table of Authorities, and 18-page Index aids a tax professional’s scholarly understanding. IRS Offer in Compromise: A Treatise for Attorneys, CPAs, Accountants & Tax Preparers begins in Chapters 1 thru 3 with an overview of the U.S. Tax Code, Treasury Regulations, court rulings, Internal Revenue Manual, and IRS Revenue Procedures. Next, the IRS collection apparatus is explained, including bank levies, wage garnishments, and federal tax liens. Chapter 4 discusses the IRS’ authority, motivation, and basis to eliminate back-taxes, including doubt as to collectability offers, effective tax administration offers, and doubt as to liability offers. This book is focused on doubt as to collectability offers only. An overview of the Offer in Compromise process is provided in Chapter 5. Chapter 6 considers the seminal question: who should submit the Offer in Compromise application? Payment issues associated with an Offer in Compromise application are considered in Chapter 7. Chapter 8 analyzes the key issue of whether the Offer in Compromise application is “processable” and qualifies for further review. Chapters 9 thru 12 address the calculation of the minimum amount that a taxpayer must offer to eliminate all back-taxes. Chapter 9 presents the secret formula for calculating the lowest offer amount acceptable to the IRS, including a discussion of the “reasonable collection potential” or RCP. Chapter 10 explains the asset valuation component of the formula. The income and expense components of the formula are discussed in Chapters 11 and 12 respectively. Chapter 13 provides a line-by-line analysis of the essential document – IRS Form 656, Offer in Compromise. Chapters 14 and 15 provide a line-by-line analysis of IRS Forms 433-A & B (OIC), Collection Information Statements. Chapter 16 considers the need for a “collateral agreement.” Chapter 17 explains a taxpayer’s obligations during the IRS investigation of an Offer in Compromise. “Terminating” a pending offer is considered in Chapter 18. “Withdrawing” a pending application is reviewed in Chapter 19. Chapter 20 analyzes the IRS’ decision whether to “return” an offer, including returning unprocessable applications and processable applications. Chapter 21 discusses the IRS analysis behind “rejecting” an Offer in Compromise application. The IRS’ decision process in “accepting” an Offer in Compromise application is explored in Chapter 22. The taxpayer’s duties post-acceptance are reviewed in Chapter 23. Chapter 24 examines a taxpayer’s “default” of the accepted agreement’s terms. Chapter 25 explores a taxpayer’s right to receive tax refunds. Chapter 26 explains a taxpayer’s appellate right to review an IRS rejection. Chapters 27 thru 29 discuss an Offer in Compromise’s affect upon levies, garnishments, installment agreements, and trust fund and trust fund recovery penalties. Chapters 30 and 31 encompass a host of miscellaneous issues, including public disclosures, assessment period and collection period extensions, and bankruptcy. Chapter 32 explains powers of attorney, including a line-by-line analysis of IRS Form 2848, Power of Attorney. Finally, Chapter 33 reviews third-party authorizations including a line-by-line analysis of IRS Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization.

Author : Attorney Robert Schaller
Publisher : Attorney Robert Schaller
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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IRS Innocent Spouse Tax Relief by Attorney Robert Schaller Pdf

Attorney Robert Schaller and the Schaller Law Firm offer IRS Innocent Spouse Tax Relief to tax professionals. This book is a scholarly treatise on the IRS program that relieves a requesting spouse (or former spouse) from joint and several tax liability. Innocent spouse relief is offered on equitable grounds or when the tax is attributable to a non-requesting spouse’s bad behavior – including fraud, income concealment, income misstatement, and unwarranted expense deductions or tax credits. This book offers a deep dive into the U.S. Tax Code, Treasury regulations, court opinions, the Internal Revenue Manual, and IRS Revenue Procedures that comprise the IRS’ Innocent Spouse Tax Relief program. This is a resource book for tax professionals. Congress authorized relief to the “innocent” spouse who would otherwise be inequitably harmed by the non-requesting spouse. The three types of relief from joint and several tax liability are analyzed with relevant citations to the U.S. Tax Code, Treasury regulations, court opinions, the Internal Revenue Manual, and IRS Revenue Procedures. A separate discussion is presented for Innocent Spouse Relief, Separation of Liability Relief, and Equitable Relief, including a line-by-line analysis of IRS Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief. An 8-page Table of Contents, a 19-page Table of Authorities, and a 9-page Index aides a tax professional’s scholarly understanding. The book also explores premature and untimely relief claims, appellate review of rejected claims, and refund claims after relief is granted. IRS Innocent Spouse Tax Relief also explores the IRS collection process with a discussion of IRS levies, tax liens, installment agreements, the offer in compromise program, and currently not collectible status. Finally, powers of attorney and third-party authorizations are examined, including a line-by-line analysis of IRS Form 2848, Power of Attorney and IRS Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization.

Author : Ryan McKeen,Billie Tarascio,William Umansky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 1732641110

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Tiger Tactics by Ryan McKeen,Billie Tarascio,William Umansky Pdf

What is Your Dream? Being a lawyer is difficult. Creating a sustainable and profitable firm that works for you is even harder. Most lawyers never get there. Most lawyers feel stuck in jobs. And many lawyers who choose to work for themselves struggle to make a profit or make any time for their lives. Tiger Tactics is about unlocking your dream. It was written by five lawyers who have individually gone on to create million and multi-million dollar practices. Tiger Tactics is about the stories, the struggles, and the practical advice necessary to thrive in the law practice jungle. Want more access and discussion? Join the Tiger Tactics online community at https: //www.facebook.com/groups/tigertacticsbook

Author : D. L. Carr
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-21
Category : Law
ISBN : 148197761X

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Going Solo by D. L. Carr Pdf

GOING SOLO - A New Lawyer's Guide to Starting and Building a Law Practice on a Tight Budget: A current and relevant guide for the new lawyer facing today's employment challenges. Published in 2013. A "must read" book for every law student about to enter the job market, or the new lawyer wanting security and control of their own profession. An excellent "step by step" guide that is easy to follow. Loaded with specific and practical tools to successfully start and grow your law practice on a tight budget. The book is direct, simple and to the point. Not one minute is wasted with outdated or useless information. Whether you wish to start your own practice, or simply be more valuable to your firm, this book is for you.

Author : Noah Waisberg,Alexander Hudek
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119723882

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AI For Lawyers by Noah Waisberg,Alexander Hudek Pdf

Discover how artificial intelligence can improve how your organization practices law with this compelling resource from the creators of one of the world’s leading legal AI platforms. AI for Lawyers: How Artificial Intelligence is Adding Value, Amplifying Expertise, and Transforming Careers explains how artificial intelligence can be used to revolutionize your organization’s operations. Noah Waisberg and Dr. Alexander Hudek, a lawyer and a computer science Ph.D. who lead prominent legal AI business Kira Systems, have written an approachable and insightful book that will help you transform how your firm functions. AI for Lawyers explains how artificial intelligence can help your law firm: Win more business and find more clients Better meet and exceed client expectations Find hidden efficiencies Better manage and eliminate risk Increase associate and partner engagement Whether focusing on small or big law, AI for Lawyers is perfect for any lawyer who either feels uneasy about how AI might change law or is looking to capitalize on the evolving practice. With contributions from experts in the fields of e-Discovery, legal research, expert systems, and litigation analytics, it also belongs on the bookshelf of anyone who’s interested in the intersection of law and technology.

Author : Sam Glover,Stephanie Everett,Marshall Lichty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-30
Category : Law firms
ISBN : 1544504799

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The Small Firm Roadmap by Sam Glover,Stephanie Everett,Marshall Lichty Pdf

Let's be honest, traditional small firm law practice is not working very well. Too many small firm lawyers struggle to make ends meet, get clients, meet clients' expectations, or they wrestle with mental health issues or substance abuse. Meanwhile, there is a huge gap between those who need legal help and those who can get it. But it doesn't have to be that way. We can build better firms, be more effective with our clients, enjoy better health and a greater sense of fulfillment, and make a bigger impact on our communities. With the client-centric law firm management model in The Small Firm Roadmap, you'll see that getting started is easier than you think. The team from Lawyerist.com-Aaron Street, Sam Glover, Stephanie Everett, and Marshall Lichty-will help you gain clarity around your career and firm goals and identify successful strategies for starting, managing, and growing a thriving future-oriented law firm. If you're ready to do great work that supports a great life, this book is for you.

Author : Yussuf Aleem,Jacob Slowik
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : LAW
ISBN : 9781788973908

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Small Law; Big Success by Yussuf Aleem,Jacob Slowik Pdf

Harvard Law-graduate authors Yussuf Aleem and Jacob Slowik built a multi-million dollar law practice before they were 30 years old using a novel strategy of business niche specialization. They have now written the story behind their success so that other attorneys can learn from their methods and grow their own successful practices. Drawing on the authors’ own experiences and lessons with illustrative examples and real-life applications, the book teaches how they used a novel strategy of business niche specialization to quickly grow their law practice amidst a rapidly changing global economy.

Author : Steven R. Adams
Publisher : Sra Legal Enterprises
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-08
Category : Law offices
ISBN : 0999416618

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Practice Law Like an Ironman by Steven R. Adams Pdf

Building a law practice is the dream of every lawyer. There is no better option to maintain control over your career: your practice area, your clients, your income. Starting a solo law practice or small law firm may be the most personally and financially rewarding endeavor you ever take on as a lawyer. It may also be the hardest. But nothing worth having or doing comes easy. So if every lawyer dreams of going solo or starting a small firm, why doesn’t every lawyer do it? Maybe they don’t know how. Maybe they are afraid. Maybe they tried and it did not go as they hoped. Maybe they have doubts about their dedication, determination, and motivation.