{"product_id":"how-to-start-build-jay-g-foonberg-9781590312476","title":"How to Start and Build a Law Practice, Fifth Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn from a practicing lawyer who provides you with real answers, for real practices, gained from real experiences. This classic ABA bestseller has been used by tens of thousands of lawyers as the comprehensive guide to planning, launching, and growing a successful practice. It's packed with over 600 pages of guidance on identifying the right location, finding clients, setting fees, managing your office, maintaining an ethical and responsible practice, maximizing available resources, upholding your standards, and much more. If you're committed to starting your own practice, this book will give you the expert advice you need to make it succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is organized into short, easy-to-read chapters and they deal with all the specific challenges you undoubtedly will encounter when you open your office. And the answers you'll get are realistic, practical, and based on real-life experience. Even if you already have an established practice, you are sure to find information that will help you compete and succeed. You'll find a wealth of tips that can improve your practice once it is up and running, as well as dozens of time-saving templates and checklists. In addition, there is all-new material for this edition, covering areas including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eE-mail and the Internet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLaw firm mergers and dissolutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudent loans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunities created by an aging population\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNonlawyer consultants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe globalization of legal practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is guaranteed to help you successfully launch your practice, run it at maximum efficiency, and avoid potential pitfalls along the way. You'll get basic, practical advice given in Foonberg's inimitable down-to-earth style - and answers to down-to-earth questions including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhere is the ideal place to open my office?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow much cash do I need to start?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can I get cash up front to reduce bad debts?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShould I charge for the first consultation?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do I spot the client who won't pay?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat kinds of equipment will I need - at a minimum - to start out?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are the most effective ways of getting clients?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore than 100,000 lawyers have turned to Jay Foonberg for the secrets to running a successful law firm; now you can, too, with the acclaimed fifth edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jay Foonberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1590312473\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781590312476\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e American Bar Association\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/29\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 640\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.50d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay Foonberg","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44080081993983,"sku":"9781590312476","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_62e92778-b2cb-43de-8ac0-68afd11f9746.jpg?v=1685484842","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-to-start-build-jay-g-foonberg-9781590312476","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}