Friday,
February 11, 2005
2:00
p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CLE: Service Members Civil Relief Act
The Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA), was signed
into law by President George W Bush on December 19,
2003. The SCRA represents a complete restatement, in
modern legislative language, of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil
Relief Act of 1940, which had been amended numerous times since its adoption
before the beginning of World War II. The Military Law Committee of the GP|Solo
Section is proud to present an exciting new look at the SCRA. The program will
feature an overview of the new civil procedure protections followed by a panel
discussion by subject matter experts. Professor Greg Huckabee from the University
of South Dakota (who served as the Dept. of Defense SCRA Task Force Chairman
1990-92) will provide an introduction and overview.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Simplifying the Process of Operating a Solo
Law Practice
Sponsored by the Young
Lawyers Division
Edward Poll simplifies the often-complex process of
operating a law practice so that anyone who follows these
simple yet effective rules will become more effective
in connecting with clients and becoming more profitable.
This session will provide
you with an easy and thoroughly practical system for
developing and implementing a workable and realistic
business plan that can be used - and adapted - constantly. It
also addresses the
pressing issues that practitioners face today: marketing,
personnel issues, technology, time management, clients'
trust accounting, opening a new office, and changing
from one practice to another, such as moving from a
large firm to a solo or small firm environment. It
also highlights two informative case studies: Starting
a Family Law Practice and Opening a Home-Based Practice.
The plan focuses on three key components of determining
your goals, understanding how to market your practice,
and understanding the basics of finance so you can
control your bottom line. |
