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OSBA Issues Updates 2011 Version of its Award-Winning Online Book: OfficeKeeper

By Cleveland Law Library

The Ohio State Bar Association has issued an updated, 2011 version of its award-winning online book called OfficeKeeper. This ebook is a great resource for "opening, maintaining and closing a law office." It contains chapters on:

• Opening and Maintaining a Law Practice, including choosing a business entity, developing a business plan, basic office equipment and office space considerations;
• Time Billing and Accounting, including trust accounts, fraud prevention and financial accounting;
• Case Management, including conflict checks, retainers, timekeeping and docketing, client communications, and case management software systems;
• Office Staff, including hiring/firing, payroll, performance reviews and shared staff;
• Marketing, including what is permitted, networking and specialization;
• Practice Challenges, including cash flow, substance abuse, burnout and how to avoid malpractice;
• Quality of Life, including pro bono opportunities, career satisfaction and achieving a balanced life; and
• Closing/Selling a Law Practice, including law practice valuation, records retention and professional responsibility issues.

A librarian from our Law Library authors the section on your Law Library.

Full post as published by Cleveland Law Library Weblog on February 14, 2011 (boomark / email).