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Two of the most important law practice management issues that must be addressed when setting up and running a law practice are: (1) organizing your law practice and (2) creating and maintaining the financial health of your practice. Under this tab, you will find information related to writing a business plan, evaluating your office needs, preparing for the unexpected (contingency planning), establishing proper file retention policies, etc.

Please remember to research TexasBarCLE Law Practice Management CLE options, which also cover many of these topics: http://www.texasbarcle.com/CLE/LMHome.asp.
1. 
Becoming an Employer (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbarcle.com/CLE/site/LawOfficeMgmtBrochures/Employer.pd...
2. 
10 Steps to Hiring Your First Employee (Online Resource)  
http://www.sba.gov/content/10-steps-hiring-your-first-employee
3. 
Drafting Your Employee Handbook (Online Resource)  
http://www.texasbarcle.com/CLE/site/LawOfficeMgmtBrochures/EmployeeHan...
4. 
American Bar Association’s Law Practice Management Section  (Online Resource)  
http://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_practice_management.html
5. 
American Bar Association’s Solo and Small Firm Resource Center (Online Resource)  
http://aba.pr-optout.com/Url.aspx?515903x6786339x589887
6. 
TYLA’s Office in a Flash (Online Resource)  

Office in a Flash was created by the Texas Young Lawyers Association in order to provide you with information on various topics relevant to establishing a law practice. The project includes information about business plans, firm structure, office logistics, technology, and how to obtain and manage your revenue. A free hour of CLE is available through this project.

http://www.tyla.org/tyla/index.cfm/projects/officeinaflash/
7. 
How to Start a Law Firm (Blog) (Online Resource)  
http://startingalawfirm.blogspot.com/
8. 
Running a Law Practice on a Shoestring Budget (Book)  (Online Resource)  
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1570735018/qid%3D1114188...
9. 
Flying Solo: A Survival Guide for Solos and Small Firm Lawyers (Online Resource)  
http://www.amazon.com/Flying-Solo-Fourth-Survival-Lawyers/dp/159031480...
10. 
Solo by Choice 2011-2012: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be (Online Resource)  
http://www.amazon.com/Solo-Choice-2011-2012-Lawyer-Resources/dp/094067...
11. 
The Lawyerist  (Online Resource)  

A law practice blog that provides advice on law firm marketing, practice management, technology, career development, law school success, legal ethics, and how to start a law practice.

http://lawyerist.com/
12. 
Associate’s Mind  (Online Resource)  

Per the description on the website, Associate’s Mind provides commentary and news on professional development, law, social media, and technology – through the eyes of a new and developing lawyer.

http://associatesmind.com/
13. 
Small Firm Innovation  (Online Resource)  

Per the website, “Small Firm Innovation delivers first-person insights and advice to solo and small-firm lawyers from leading experts and experienced colleagues on the business realities of running a law practice.

http://www.smallfirminnovation.com/
14. 
The Inspired Solo (Online Resource)  
http://www.theinspiredsolo.com/
15. 
Solo in Minneapolis (Online Resource)  
http://soloinminneapolis.com/
16. 
Resources (Online Resource)  

Always remember to check out the resources on the State Bar of Texas’ website - under “For Lawyers.”

http://www.texasbar.com