General

Running a Successful Solo Practice (A113)


Description

Opening, and running, a solo law practice is no easy feat. However, many of the contractors with OPD who do the necessary work representing indigent parents in dependency and termination cases are solo practitioners. In this training, participants will receive information and resources explaining how to set up and manage a solo law practice, how to create a basic business plan, how to set up and manage trust/IOLTA accounts, and how to ensure client files and managed in a secure manner.

Content
  • SECTION 1: CREATING A VISION
  • Opening and Running a Solo Practice: The Basics with Kari Petrasek
  • Law Firm Business Plan Template
  • SECTION 2: STARTING A BUSINESS
  • Ready to hang your own shingle?
  • I have questions!
  • Additional Resources
  • SECTION 3: SOFTWARE AND SECURITY
  • Software Resources and Options
  • Cybersecurity and Security Planning
  • SECTION 4: TRUST AND IOLTA ACCOUNTS
  • Resources for Managing IOLTA and Client Trust Accounts
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed