This audio CD program was recorded from a CLE teleconference/webcast . Priced at $150.00, it is available here.

Description

This program helps lawyers of all experience levels understand the specialized skills necessary to build a rewarding and successful family law practice. The panel take a no-nonsense, nuts-and-bolts approach to the most critical issues in this field. The faculty's many years of experience in family law shortens the learning curve for lawyers just starting out in this area and enhances the knowledge of those with established legal practices.

During the program, the faculty examine:

• Tips on how to start a practice, office systems, fees and billing, and dealing with clients
• Specialized aspects of a family law practice, including: how to develop an ideal client mix, and how to manage the law office's staff, cases, and finances

This package contains 2 audio CDs and printed course materials.

Mark A. Chinn of Chinn and Associates, PLLC announces the publication of his second book, The Constructive Divorce Guidebook: Empowering Families to Reach Long-Term Positive Results, published by the American Bar Association Family Law Section. The book, priced at $54.95 is available here.

About the Book

This book views family trials not as contests to be won or lost, but as challenges for affirmative resolution for all concerned parties. After reading the book, you will be able to help your clients to resolve family disputes in a manner that will lead to long-term results for the families and children of divorce.

The book shows you how to:

• Develop techniques for eliminating or deflecting negative tactics
• Create a framework within which both sides to a dispute feel safe resolving conflicts without damaging the other party
• Maintain civility toward opposing counsel, parties, staff, members of the court system and third parties affected by the dispute
• Examine alternative dispute resolution and negotiation tactics and methods that lead to "win-win" solutions and encourage the use of the values and principles learned in our various faiths, which can and should be woven into the fabric of our problem solving
• Adopt law practice management methods for the preparation of mediations, trials, and negotiation, which foster civil and courteous conduct
• Implement behavior analysis and modification for lawyers and others involved in the process

Mark A. Chinn of Chinn and Associates, PLLC announces the publication of his first book, How to Build and Manage a Family Law Practice, published by the American Bar Association Family Law Section. The book, priced at $64.95 is available here.

About the Book

A must-read for any family lawyer, this book helps you understand the specialized skills and knowledge necessary to build and manage a successful and rewarding practice.

This sixth book in the popular "Practice-Building" Series takes a no-nonsense, nuts-and-bolts approach in explaining the most critical issues for developing a thriving family law practice. You'll benefit from the author's experience as he shares a wealth of tips, techniques, forms, and checklists that will help shorten the learning curve for lawyers just starting out in family law and enhance the knowledge of those with established legal practices. Through examples and explanations, this book reveals how the practitioner can gain practical experience in the area, understand the specialized business aspects of a family law practice, develop and maintain the ideal client mix, and manage staff, cases, and finances. Includes valuable CD-ROM with forms and supporting materials.