Starting a Law Practice: Getting Started

One of the best-known books on the topic, Foonberg's work is now in its fifth edition.

This ABA series of books provides advice on building and managing a practice in the following areas: employment law, entertainment law, environmental law, estates, family law, and personal injury. Click on title link above for a complete list of books and call numbers.

Includes a great deal of information about the initial set-up of a practice, as well as ongoing firm operations.

Discusses starting a new practice, financial management, client development, and more.

Includes guidance on deciding to open your own firm and getting started as well as information on how to manage firm operations.

Advice on nuts and bolts of opening an office, from choosing where to locate to marketing. Includes a number of sample documents, such as engagement letters and client questionnaires.

This work discusses options for structuring a new firm, planning, financing, and operational issues.

Discusses forming the business, financing, equipping and managing the office, and conducting an ethical, effective practice.

Coverage includes financing, creating a business plan, and building a practice.