More Related Content Similar to The Ethics of Practice Management Similar to The Ethics of Practice Management (20) More from Oregon Law Practice Management More from Oregon Law Practice Management (20) The Ethics of Practice Management7. Concept #2
Deposit Funds Promptly
Deposit Daily
Protect After Hours
Issue Receipts for Cash
8. Concept #3
Don’t Spend What You Don’t Have
1. Funds Must Clear
2. Follow the 3-5-10 Rule
3. Be Wary of Check Scams
10. Concept #5
Beware of Nonrefundable Fees
Put it in Writing
“Earned Upon Receipt”
Refund if Work not Done
Dishonest?
11. Concept #6
Strict Liability Applies
Every lawyer shall certify annually
that the lawyer is in compliance with
Rule 1.15-1.
ORPC 1.15-2(m)
13. To Catch a Thief
1. Endorse and Lockup
2. Protect Credit Card Numbers
3. Cancel Invoices
4. Supervise Staff
5. Learn More
15. Oregon State Bar
• Ethics Opinions
• Bar Counsel Article Archive
• Ethics Advice
(503) 620-0222 or (800) 452-8260
www.osbar.org
16. Beverly Michaelis
Dee Crocker
Sheila Blackford
Practice Aids
Books
CLEs
Practice Management Help
503-639-6911 or 800-452-1639
www.osbplf.org
20. How Will You Benefit?
1. Ethical Obligations Met
2. Finances in Order
3. Fewer Fee Disputes
4. No More Sleepless Nights