Subject Index Law Practice and Office Management

Firm for Sale?

By Ed Finkel
June
2024
Cover Story
, Page 20
The ISBA’s new Law Firms for Sale service connects sellers and prospective buyers.

Ethical Spills at the Water Cooler

By Mark C. Palmer
January
2024
Article
, Page 22
What to be aware of when lawyers consider sharing office space with colleagues from other firms.

Hello, Goodbye … Planning for Retirement Success

By James A. Rapp
September
2023
Article
, Page 28
When thinking about retirement, consider the lawyer, the firm, and their clients.

Creating and Managing Your Firm’s Budget

By Ed Finkel
May
2023
Cover Story
, Page 20
Plant your firm’s financial footing in fertile soil.

Ready for Launch!

By Ed Finkel
September
2022
Cover Story
, Page 20
The ISBA’s Solo and Small Firm Conference is back, in person, and stuffed with empowering information for taking your practice to the next level.

Law Practice for Sale

By Robert V. Schaller
January
2022
Article
, Page 24
Expanding the pool of eligible buyers increases a seller’s chances of obtaining top dollar for their practice.

Be Careful Out There

By Ed Finkel
October
2021
Cover Story
, Page 18
ISBA members share their experiences of receiving threats or feeling threatened and steps they have taken to protect themselves, their families, and staff.

Achieving Digital Mastery

By Ed Finkel
September
2021
Cover Story
, Page 22
Expert tips on videoconferencing, social media, and virtual office management from this year’s Solo & Small Firm Conference presenters.

Healthy, Happy Workplaces

By Ed Finkel
August
2021
Cover Story
, Page 22
Tips for hiring and keeping good employees and addressing the behaviors of problematic ones.

The COVID-19-Era Firm

By Ed Finkel
March
2021
Cover Story
, Page 22
The challenges of starting and running a firm during a pandemic.

Time to Shine

By Ed Finkel
September
2020
Cover Story
, Page 22
Solos, small firms, and the importance of leadership, time management, and client relationships.

Remember Me?

By Danielle DavisRoe
July
2020
Column
, Page 50
When reaching out to clients, consider their preferences and track their responses.

Don’t Get Held Up by Ransomware

By Danielle DavisRoe
May
2020
Column
, Page 40
Sooner or later, you are going to be targeted by ransomware. Don’t fall for it.

Setting up Shop

By Ed Finkel
February
2020
Cover Story
, Page 20
Advice for attorneys striking out on their own, from those who recently have.

8 Things Killing Your Firm

By Ed Finkel
November
2019
Cover Story
, Page 22
Defeating unproductive work habits one tweak at a time.

Extending Your Digital Reach

By Ed Finkel
August
2019
Cover Story
, Page 28
Marketing your firm and establishing your online presence. A sneak preview of the ISBA’s 2019 Solo & Small Firm Conference.

Five Reasons Why QuickBooks Isn’t Enough

By Steven J. Best
July
2019
Column
, Page 49
QuickBooks is great, just not for law firms.

Looking Into Microsoft Bookings

By Danielle DavisRoe
June
2019
Column
, Page 42
Microsoft's often-overlooked feature for scheduling appointments with ease.

Practice Checkup

By Ed Finkel
June
2019
Cover Story
, Page 22
How lean and clean is your business routine?

Houston, We Have a Problem … Top 10 Signs You Have a Virus or Malware

By Kevin Payne
April
2019
Column
, Page 46
Everyone dreads the prospect of a computer virus or malware. Here are tips for spotting whether your computer might be infected.

It’s Spring!

By Charles J. Northrup
April
2019
Column
, Page 50
Time for a "birds and bees" discussion about client development.

Manage Your Time, or It Will Manage You

By Ed Finkel
March
2019
Cover Story
, Page 26
Why do lawyers struggle with getting things done?

Tips for a Lean Law Firm: Improved Efficiencies With Process Mapping

By Jennifer Ramovs
March
2019
Column
, Page 43
Learn how to use process mapping and help your firm "go lean."

Reading in the Digital Age

By Jeffrey R. Schoenberger
February
2019
Column
, Page 42
Your hectic schedule likely precludes pleasure reading, but many apps will help you reintegrate pleasure reading into your busy life.

Don’t Think Disaster Can’t or Won’t Happen

By Jennifer Ramovs
January
2019
Column
, Page 44
Planning ahead is the only way to deal with unforeseen disasters. Learn best-practice tips to implement in your firm before disaster strikes.

What You Might Have Forgotten About Billing Clients

By David M. Neff
January
2019
Article
, Page 32
Start the new year by taking a few minutes to assess your billing and fee-collecting practices.
2 comments (Most recent April 10, 2019)

Expenses, Revenue, Talent, and Your Bottom Line

By Jennifer Ramovs
November
2018
Column
, Page 44
In today's economic climate, law firms must be diligent in assessing expenses and business practices to ensure that their bottom line doesn't suffer.

Is Your Email an Open Secret?

By Jeffrey R. Schoenberger
October
2018
Column
, Page 50
Learn the "dead-simple" way to encrypt your attorney-client communications with Office 365.

A Dollar Here, a Dollar There

By Jeffrey R. Schoenberger
September
2018
Column
, Page 44
The cost of software subscriptions can add up quickly. Learn how to decide which subscriptions are worth it.

Outsourced Bookkeeping-Is Your Firm a Candidate?

By Jennifer Ramovs
August
2018
Column
, Page 44
Many solo and small firm attorneys struggle with bookkeeping. Read on to be reminded of how important it is and to learn whether outsourcing is a good option for your firm.
2 comments (Most recent July 31, 2018)

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