Hanging Out a Shingle: An Insider's Guide to Starting Your Own Law Firm

by Harry F Weyher, Charles S Lyon (Foreword by)

Overview

"Down to earth discussion of the possibilities- and the pitfalls- of practicing law."

—Robert W. Bennett, Dean, Northwestern Law School.

"A good readable book."

—Bill C. Beutel, Anchorman, WABC-TV.

"Anybody who has ever wanted to be a lawyer will relish this book."

—Eileen Ford, Ford Models, Inc.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780595149681
Publisher:	iUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/01/2000
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.44(d)

Table of Contents

	Foreword	vii
	Acknowledgments	xi
	Preface	xiii
Chapter 1	Why Start Your Own Firm?	1
Chapter 2	Your First Clients	10
Chapter 3	Where to Set Up Shop?	28
Chapter 4	Choosing a Partner--or Going it Alone	38
Chapter 5	How Much to Charge	57
Chapter 6	People, Equipment, and Other Essentials	71
Chapter 7	General Practice	88
Chapter 8	Litigation Practice	101
Chapter 9	Tax Practice	115
Chapter 10	Corporate Practice	127
Chapter 11	Women in the Law	137
Chapter 12	Looking to the Future	149

Editorial Reviews

A fascinating glimpse into the challenges, excitement and human dimensions of starting a law firm.

John D. Ferrick