Solo & Small Firm Section

As we previously announced, all active attorneys licensed in California must be re-fingerprinted by April 30, 2019. Fingerprints must be taken by a licensed Live Scan vendor. Locations for this service can be found here. Read more

When handling a dispute, make sure that your fee agreement covers settlement. Here’s some sample language to get you started. Read more

By Robert M. Klein Did you know that saving five minutes every day will create approximately 20 hours of time during one year? What does this mean to a solo or small firm practitioner? It could mean taking 2 ½ days off work or earning an extra $10,000 in billing. Or, it simply means working more efficiently. This article contains ideas which will enable you to save time, which is a valuable commodity to a lawyer and, in particular, to… Read more

Renee N. G. Stackhouse, Chair San Diego, CA renee@galentelaw.com Renee Stackhouse SSF Friends, Do you have a law practice or a law business? The difference is a law practice means you’re a lawyer practicing law. The second is that you run a business that is focused, goal-oriented, and consistently profitable. If you’re like a lot of SSF lawyers, you may have some work to do on the business of running a law firm even if you’re a reputable lawyer. There… Read more

In today’s legal practice, lawyers often work across cultures to provide legal representation. The legal profession interacts with a diverse client base to improve interactions with their clients, and other legal players by understanding how culture shapes legal practices. Expand business through inclusion of diverse clientele. Skills and approaches that help attorneys become effective cross-cultural lawyers. How to access more clients through diversifying the law firm’s client portfolio. Read more

Thank You to Our 2019 Sponsors! - Law Office of Jennifer Novak - Stackhouse APC. Sponsorships still available. Please contact John Buelter at john.buelter@calawyers.org. Read more

Friday, March 15, 2019 California Lawyers Association 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 650 Sacramento, CA 98514 Earn up to 4 hours of MCLE credit Attend either in-person in Sacramento, or from your office via an online webcast! For webcast attendees, purchase all 4 programs for 15% off Attend In-Person: Register HERE Attend via Webcast: Register HERE More Links: Brochure | Registration Form Get All the Details Here Read more

Symposium on Solo Success, Friday, March 15, 2019. Earn up to 4 hours of MCLE credit. Attend either in-person in Sacramento, or from your office via an online webcast! For webcast attendees, purchase all 4 programs for 15% off ... Read more

The State Bar Board of Trustees recently adopted strategic plan objectives reflecting its mission to support greater access to, and inclusion in, the legal system. Objectives adopted include initiatives relating to pipeline programs, retention and career advancement, and statewide leadership. Read more

Effective November 1, 2018, the State Bar of California has amended California Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15 (former Rule 4-100) to establish new rules on handling flat fees. Under Cal Rules of Prof Cond 1.15(a), all funds received or held by a lawyer or law firm for the benefit of a client must be kept in a trust account. But there are a couple of exceptions. Read more