Running a Successful Law Firm

Winning in courtroom is not enough to assure success as a law firm. Careful planning can help fulfilling careers, satisfying clients, and ensuring survival.  Failure to plan can lead to declining caseloads and departing lawyers. Use the resources mentioned in this article to run a successful firm that is financially and spiritually rewarding. This article has tips for achieving success and resources for implementing them. The resources include articles, books, forms, and websites for running a successful law firm.

Tips
Automating - Automate tasks, enhance cybersecurity, and use cloud computing to increase profits.
Collaborating -Use blogs, meetings, newsletters, and surveys to encourage teamwork.
Continuing - Prepare for disasters, disabilities, deaths, and resignations to assure continuous operation.  
Officing - Periodically assess office layout, location, and size to meet changing needs.
Measuring. Track key indicators like billed hours, new clients, and closed cases for monthly review.  
Networking - Encourage participation in bar, civic, and religious organizations to promote networking.
Reviewing - Do monthly performance reviews to find areas needing improvement.
Satisfying - Sponsor activities that engage clients, lawyers, and staff to keep them happy.
Training - Enroll lawyers and staff in CPE programs to develop knowledge, leadership, and skills.
Well-Being - Promote healthy lifestyles to assure lawyer well-being.

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