Basic Training: Learn About Running A Law Office

Next Available Sessions (Registration Open): D.C. Bar, 1101 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005.

December Sessions (Registration Closed): D.C. Bar, 1101 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005.

Client issues: selection and intake, communications and problem solving.
Fees and agreements: types of fee arrangements, law office accounts, getting paid.
Office operations: Office policy, client relations, of counsel and contract arrangements, file creation, retention, storage and destruction.
Marketing: Marketing on a shoestring, marketing to avoid, smart marketing, building a Web site that can be found, the contacts list and mining the gold therein.
Planning for the unexpected: What if you cannot work? Do you have a backup plan?
Employees: Hiring and firing
Where to find help
The business plan
Thinking tools and productivity

The program is sponsored by the Practice Management Service Committee of the D.C. Bar. If you would like to know more or to register, send an e-mail to Daniel Mills, manager, Practice Management Advisory Service or call 202-626-1312. Please specify the date of the session you wish to attend.