As a solo attorney, you have probably wondered whether you should charge a prospective client for an initial consultation. In actuality, some attorneys charge for an initial consultation, whereas others do not. There are several valid reasons to charge for an initial appointment, but there are also motivations that might cause a solo attorney to […]
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We recently announced our partnership with Credible, an innovative company that helps graduates save money on their student loans by simplifying the refinancing process. Did you know the average lawyer saves $40,104 on his or her student loan payments by refinancing through Credible. With that in mind, we wanted to pass along a few best […]
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By Reba Nance—CBA LPM Director As a solo practitioner or an attorney in a small firm, the CBA knows you have unique needs, which we try to meet through the services provided by the Solo-Small Firm Section. You probably know about the CLEs, the networking events, and of course the listserv. I, however, feel the […]
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By Reba Nance—CBA LPM Director With everything there is to keep track of, many of us don‘t find out about adopted or proposed rule changes in a timely manner. Unforuntately, there are times when the change has been in effect for a while—sometimes with negative consequences. Fortunately for us, CBA CLE keeps up-to-date on adopted […]
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Join us for the next presentation in the Small Firms Big Success series on Monday, March 9 at noon at the CBA CLE, 1900 Grant Street, 3rd Floor. Not only will you learn about the 2014 tax rates, including Social Security, you’ll also learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the S-corporation for your solo/small […]
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By Guest Blogger, Melanie Fischer It’s not uncommon for professionals in any industry to be the victim of a non-paying client. When a client doesn’t pay a bill, it can be difficult to decide how to handle the situation. Should you sue the client for the amount owed? Should you negotiate with the client and […]
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By Guest Blogger, Melanie Fischer The Colorado Bar Association recently aired a webinar entitled Trust Account Basics for the benefit of attorneys practicing law in the state of Colorado. The webinar was presented by Ms. Reba Nance, Director, Law Practice and Risk Management at the Colorado Bar Association. The webinar covered the topic of COLTAF […]
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By Guest Blogger Melanie Fischer If you are considering opening a solo law practice, you have undoubtedly pondered whether you should buy an existing law practice or start your own from scratch. There are certainly pros and cons to both options, and one choice is not necessarily better than the other. Before deciding which option […]
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Learn the basics of legal accounting and how to better manage your funds. Learn about report and reconciliation issues surrounding trust accounts, how to pick and integrate the best accounting tools for your practice, and the steps to prepare your tax return for your firm’s income. Join us for this complimentary webinar presented by member […]
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Discussion includes income tax rates of the self employed including the new 2013 rates, advantages and disadvantages of S-corporations, as well as the benefits of having your office and home together. Income Tax Benefits for Small Law Firms from Colorado Bar Association on Vimeo.
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