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ARTICLES
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BALANCING LIFE AND PRACTICE
If the summer is a slow time for your business, it's probably a good
time to take care of some of the chores you've been putting off for
a while.
With customers away or having some down time themselves, you'll have
more freedom to evaluate your company's finances, think about formulating
some employment policies and have some maintenance work done around
the office.
Perhaps the top item on your agenda should be a financial checkup for
your business...(more)
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PRACTICE DOESN'T ALWAYS MAKE PERFECT
All attorneys make mistakes. Unfortunately, young lawyers often
are trained that not only is second place unacceptable, but that they
also must win at all costs and that mistakes are best left covered up.
This article discusses mistakes made by new attorneys and how to avoid
them. But don't kid yourself: This article applies to experienced attorneys,
too. What follows is a "top 10" list for becoming a better
lawyer...(more)
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NSBA
NEWS
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CHARITABLE FUNDS INC., UPCOMING EVENTS
NSBA's 8th Annual Golf Scramble - Sponsorship
Information - Golfer
Registration
Friday, August 27, 2004
Shotgun Start - 12:30 p.m.
Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln
Proceeds to benefit the Volunteer Lawyers Project
which is the NSBA's statewide volunteer legal services project and
referral network founded on the belief that all citizens should have
access to the legal system, regardless of ability to pay.
THANK
YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
CFI's Barristers' Ball
The First Annual Barristers’ Ball "Starry Starry Night
" is scheduled for April 30, 2005 in Omaha. Dance the night
away under the stars with the bank Galaxy as they wheel through the
heavens. Swirl with the galaxies, flash with meteors and soar with
comets.
The evening promises to be an event to remember, so mark your calendar
and be prepared for a festive night of fun and entertainment.
Proceeds to benefit the Volunteer Lawyers Project
which is the NSBA's statewide volunteer legal services project and
referral network founded on the belief that all citizens should have
access to the legal system, regardless of ability to pay.
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NEW MEMBER BENEFIT WITH THE HILTON @ OMAHA
The Hilton @ Omaha Hotel welcomes members and guest of the Nebraska
State Bar Association and are pleased to offer the following discounted
room rate:
$145.00 - Single/Double standard room ($40 off the regular rate)
$170.00- Single/Double executive room ($40 off the regular rate)
Click
here for additional information...
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE VLP'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT
The Volunteer Lawyers Project has partnered with the Nebraska Domestic
Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition to provide legal assistance to
domestic violence or sexual assault victims. NDVSAC received a grant
from the Department of Justice. The grant will be used provide training
and to pay a reduced fee to attorneys who are willing represent victims.
The project's purpose is to provide assistance to clients who are not
able to obtain assistance from other providers. To find out more about
the project contact Jean McNeil at jmcneil@nebar.com..
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NCLE HOSTS FIRST LIVE WEBCAST
NCLE hosted its first live webcast on Friday (the 13th!) of August
at the Roman Hruska Law Center. All went well and the audience responded
positively to the program. The three-segment seven-hour program covered
health-care litigation and focused on a scneario involving a nursing
home. Ethics, trial and litigation issues, and document management in
complex cases were all discussed. In a live webcast, the speakers are
viewed through streaming video, but are live in the studio and can respond
to questions via telephone. 14 registered for this program and said
they enjoyed being able to view the webcast, walk around and get refreshment,
and step outside if necessary without worrying about the speakers (who
of course could not see us!). They appreciated the materials and the
relaxed atmosphere. NCLE's next live webcast is scheduled for October
15 here in Lincoln, and will cover complex litigation involving environmental
issues. Watch for more information soon.
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CLE
UPDATES
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NCLE SECTION CALENDAR
Click here for a calendar
of CLE programs to be offered in upcoming months.
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NCLE FALL CALENDAR
The focus is on the land we live in. NCLE is presenting four seminars
this summer and fall - Municipal Law, Commercial Real Estate, Residential
(and agricultural) Real Estate, and Environmental Law. Review the attached
flyers to get details on topics and speakers.
If you work with city or county government entities, consider attending
the Municipal
Law Seminar August 20 at the Cornhusker Hotel at 13th and M in Lincoln.
This program is cosponsored by NCLE, the Government Practice Section,
and the League of Nebraska Municipalities.
Don't miss the two real estate programs coming up September 9 and 10
at the Holiday Inn Downtown, at 9th and P in Lincoln. On September 9,
you can learn all about commercial
real estate development and on September 10, learn about zoning
and more hot topics. Register for one or both programs.
Plan on attending a special live Webcast program on Environmental
Law on October 15 at the Roman Hruska Law Center in Lincoln. Mark
Your Calendars - more information coming!
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RESOURCES
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THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PRACTICE?
If you are thinking about selling your practice, click here for a sample
letter that will help establish clear expectations and avoid attorney-client
problems...
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PRACTICE TIP: THANK YOU
Create a "Thank You" file. In it should go the letters
from satisfied clients, the replies from speaking engagements, the Little
League support letter-anything that demonstrates that you are making
a positive difference in someone's life. What gets measured gets done.
Start measuring the impact that you are having on the world. After all,
it's a wonderful life!
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PRACTICE TIP:COPIES FOR THE CLIENT
When you are engaged by a new client, provide him or her with a
sturdy file folder bearing a label with your firm's name, address, phone
and fax numbers, e-mail, etc. Place a signed copy of the fee agreement
in the file as the first document. Further explain to the client that
you will be sending copies of everything related to the case, both documents
you generate and those you receive, and that the client should place
these documents in the file immediately when received. Many clients
don't have an adequate at-home filing system; the things you send, therefore,
may end up on the kitchen counter decorated with applesauce or as someone's
telephone message slip. By the end of representation (or at any point
in between), your client will have a complete copy of their file.
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