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Articles on a variety of topics written by the Practice Management Advisor and others.

 

Used law books? No one will buy them? Please consider giving them away to another lawyer, with the Bar Book Exchange! Are you looking? Check often for new items.

 

The Practice Management Advisor has collected checklists to help lawyers with a variety of practice management issues, from opening a law practice to names to check in a conflict system.

 

Ethics rules require safeguarding client property, including electronic information. Learn about protecting your law practice technology from intruders, viruses, and more. 

 

Law practice consultants, software vendors and computer trainers serving lawyers in South Carolina.

 

 

Electronic filing is spreading like wildfire. Find out what you need to know to practice in the digital age.

 

Ethics Advisory Committee Home Page

 

File retention

How long does a lawyer need to keep client files?

 

Helpful forms to use in your legal practice, including forms for state and federal court. Why reinvent the wheel?

 

Whether you need help deciding between a Notebook PC or desktop, or it's time to update your ancient dictation equipment, this page can help. If you know you need to backup your computer data, but you are confused about how, click here.

 

An online manual intended to offer guidance to lawyers who find themselves in transition with no prior plans in place. It contains form letters and agreements and provides checklists for the practical aspects of shutting down an office and for handling client issues.

 

Mac links galore. The SC Bar also sponsors a Macusers Listserv. To join, email pmap@scbar.org.

 

All law practices need nurturing to grow. Polish up on your marketing skills.

 

Learn about the latest discounts and deals from the Bar.

 

What happens to your old computer equipment when you no longer need it?

 

Opinions - Real Estate transactions and unauthorized practice of law cases in South Carolina

 

With the Federal District Court switching to e-filing, more and more lawyers are interested in ways to create PDF documents.

Presentations

Materials and PowerPoint presentations by the Practice Management Advisor and others on law office technology and more.

 

In law, it's easy to feel like you are drowning in paper. Whether you want to scan paper copies to go "paper-less," or need to scan documents for electronic filing, your office definitely needs a scanner.

 

Software

Finding software for your law practice can be overwhelming. We have links to dozens of products, organized by function or practice area.

 

Individual chapters of the SC Bar publication, published in 1998.

 

Roster information available through the Judicial Web page and county courts.

 

Whether you are a new lawyer just starting out, or an experienced lawyer moving into a new situation, this collection of checklists, articles and links can help you.

 

Click here for info on SC rules and info.

 

More and more lawyers are looking into the option of "going wireless." To find out whether wireless is the right choice for you, visit our wireless information page.

Member Benefits:

SC Bar members receive a special price of just $125.00. To order, point your browser to www.shi.com/bar, or call toll free 1-888-394-5181, or email smbsales@shi.com. Just identify yourself as a SC Bar member and have a credit card ready to make the purchase. Note: beware of Internet offers of this software at a lower price. They are often not full, authorized products.

 

Receive 20% off ABA books when you purchase them by credit card online. Just go online to www.ababooks.org. When you checkout, enter the code PAB5ESCB and 20% will be taken off the regular purchase price.

 

Atticus©

Atticus is a law practice management education and training provider that offers a variety of customized coaching programs and seminars designed to incorporate strategic thinking and the application of business management techniques to running law practices. Read more about Atticus© training seminars here: South Carolina Bar Practice Management Solutions

 

Used law books - free to good home. To give your used law books away, or if you are seeking books, send an email with a brief description to Courtney Kennaday at pmap@scbar.org. (Please note: we do not accept used law books here at the Bar. This is a referral service only.)

 

Casemaker® is a library of legal research materials for South Carolina and 18 other states. There is no charge for active South Carolina Bar members to use this membership benefit. The library includes state and federal case law, the South Carolina Code of Laws, ethics advisory opinions, court rules, published and unpublished court opinions, past South Carolina Lawyer articles, a searchable index and more!