How to build and manage a personal injury practice /

How to build and manage a personal injury practice /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Gibson, K. William, 1949-
Edition:	2nd ed.
Imprint:	Chicago, Ill. : ABA Law Practice Management Section, c2006.
Description:	xiv, 185 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Language:	English
Series:	The ABA Law Practice Management Section's practice-building series Practice-building series (American Bar Association. Section of Law Practice Management)
Subject:	Personal injuries -- United States. Practice of law -- United States -- Management. Personal injuries. Practice of law -- Management. United States.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6239145

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Varying Form of Title:	Personal injury practice
Other authors / contributors:	American Bar Association. Section of Law Practice Management.
ISBN:	1590316738 9781590316733
Notes:	Includes index.
Summary:	"Written by a personal injury lawyer who has been practicing for over 20 years, the book has been written for lawyers interested in starting a personal injury law practice, as well as for lawyers currently practicing P.I. who are interested in strengthening their practices. This book discusses the basic differences between personal injury law and other types of law practice and provides guidance for avoiding common pitfalls. Author K. William Gibson offers step-by-step guidance on how to: write a sound business plan; develop an accurate financial forecast; choose the right office space and equipment; use technology to improve efficiency; market your practice and generate leads; [and] maximize your staff and minimize your costs. This invaluable resource also includes numerous worksheets, flowcharts, checklists, and 'fill-in-the-blank' forms all on an included CD-ROM to help you develop and implement your own business procedures. By the end of the book, you'll have all the necessary tools to manage your practice. Of particular value is the author's extensive experience and his discussion on the importance of using technology to build, market, and manage a personal injury law practice. The book also covers topics such as planning for a personal injury practice; deciding whether to go solo or form a partnership; marketing the personal injury practice; interviewing clients; keeping clients happy; managing the workload; office space and equipment; and financing the personal injury practice"--Provided by publisher.

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Summary:	The book covers planning for a personal injury practice; deciding whether to go solo or form a partnership; marketing and financing the practice; interviewing clients; keeping clients happy; managing the workload; choosing office space and equipment; and much more. Written by an experienced and successful personal injury lawyer, this newly revised edition is perfect for lawyers starting a personal injury law practice and for current practitioners interested in improving their practice. Sample forms, reports, and letters are included on an accompanying CD-ROM.
Item Description:	Includes index.
Physical Description:	xiv, 185 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. +
ISBN:	1590316738 9781590316733