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Law Office Start Up Resources

If you plan to open a law office in Georgia, take advantage of these valuable office start-up resources from the Law Practice Management Program.

The Guide to Starting Your Georgia Law Practice is the program’s famous “Office Start-Up Kit,” which answers almost all questions about opening a practice in Georgia. The contents include thoughts on hanging out a shingle, choice of entity selection, marketing, office automation, trust accounting, social media and more. The Guide is available only via in-person pickup and mail delivery. For mail delivery, there is a $10 shipping fee. To request a copy via mail, click here to visit the Store. Scroll down to the Law Practice Management products and select Guide to Starting Your Georgia Law Practice. Should you have any questions, please contact LPM at 404-527-8772 or lpm@gabar.org

Need more in-depth information on opening a law practice? LPM offers a lending library with more than 1,400 publications to help manage the business side of law practice. Our lending library carries a vast selection of practice management titles that cover every facet of firm management to assist with running an efficient law practice. Click here to learn more and register today to become a library patron!

Members can network with peers by joining local and specialty bar associations’ solo and small firm sections, such as those listed below:

For additional business planning and advice, set up an office visit to help review your business plan and consult on best practices for starting your practice. Contact 404-527-8772 or lpm@gabar.org to schedule an appointment.

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Law Practice Management Program

The Law Practice Management Program is a member service to help all Georgia lawyers and their employees pull together the pieces of the office management puzzle. Whether you need advice on technology, firm finances, organization or library materials, we have the resources and training to assist you. Feel free to browse our online forms and articles collections, check out a book or videotape from our library or learn more about our on-site management consultations and training sessions.

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