JUMPSTARTING YOUR PRACTICE: FROM BACKPACK TO BRIEFCASE
Please Note: This course has already
been held.
Date: Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Location: Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
Time: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Whatever your reasons for starting your own law practice, you need to think about being both the generator of a business and its chief source of revenue. Therefore, you will need to give the proper amount of attention and energy to growing a business as well as the practice of law, and Jumpstarting Your Practice: From Backpack to Briefcase is designed to get you started on this path.
Building a successful law practice in today’s competitive market requires a solid business plan, knowledge of the law, and a polished marketing strategy. Many lawyers have successfully transferred from student to firm owners and are now enjoying the benefits of a successful law practice. You can join their ranks, learn from their experience, and acquire their knowledge by attending this program. Our team of experts features mostly Suffolk alumni and other lawyers both seasoned and relatively new to practice as well as professors who will share their wisdom, practice points and business strategies with you.
Day One provides you with skills and knowledge for starting your own law firm that you might not have learned in law school. You will also gain essential networking skills. Day Two gives you a refresher on four substantive areas that you are most likely to incorporate into your practice. Do not miss this opportunity to learn how to make a successful transition from “backpack to briefcase”.
DAY II, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010 | 9:00 | WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION | |
| 9:10 | FUNDAMENTALS OF DIVORCE PRACTICE IN MASSACHUSETTS | | Patricia Fernandez, Esq., N. Andover Paul Perocchi, Esq., N. Andover |
| 10:55 | FUNDAMENTALS OF WILL DRAFTING-CHECKLIST OF MAJOR PROVISIONS ANDNECESSARY LANGUAGE | - Statutory Requirements of a Will
- Essential Provisions in a Will
- Specific Provisions in a Will
- Sample Will
Susan A. Atlas, Esq., LL.M., Atlas & Atlas, P.C., Bedford, and
Adjunct Faculty, Suffolk University Law School Professor Anthony B. Sandoe, Suffolk University Law School |
| 12:30 | LUNCH (On your own) | |
| 1:30 | EFFECTIVE HANDLING OF AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT CASE Dino M. Colucci, Esq., Colucci, Colucci, Marcus & Flavin, Milton and
Adjunct Faculty, Suffolk University Law School John J. Martino, Esq., Law Office of Robert Noonan, Boston | |
| 3:15 | HOW TO CONDUCT A REAL ESTATE CLOSING | - Understand Your Role: Associate or Solo Practitioner
- Identify Your Time Sensitive Matters Up Front
- Drafting the Documents: Review, Review, Review
- Know the Numbers: Preparing Settlement Statements and Escrow Letters
- Execute: Getting to Record, Transferring Funds and Closing Binders
Ani E. Ajemian, Esq., Sherin & Lodgen, Boston Daniel Hovanesian, Esq., Somerville
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Tuesday, December 07, 2010 |
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Tuition is $199.00 for both sessions, $159.00 for one session. Suffolk Alumni of classes 2008-2010 may attend free of charge, however, you must call in your registration; you will not be able to register on our website. Please call 617.573.8627.
CHECK PAYMENTS
If you would like to register with a check, the following link will lead you to a registration form. Please print out and send it along with your check to the address listed on the bottom of the form. Jumpstarting Your Practice Registration Form
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Space is limited. Registrations at the door are welcome, but please register in advance to reserve a seat and your written course materials or call to confirm space availability.
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If for some reason you are not able to attend, you may send a substitute or call later than the business day before to receive a refund less a $15.00 cancellation fee. Otherwise, you will receive the course materials.
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Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
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Approved for CLE Credit in RI, NH, VT & ME
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If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify us as soon as possible.
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Are available to any attorney or professional employed in public service, or for whom attendance would otherwise present a financial hardship. submit written requests to Peniey McClary by fax, (617) 305-3099 or email pmcclary@suffolk.edu.
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