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Among The Bar Association of San Francisco members, 42% work in firms of ten or fewer attorneys. Solo and small firm attorneys face everyday challenges that their counterparts at big and medium sized firms do not. With that in mind, BASF has put together this Solo and Small Firm Resource Center for attorneys that need information, resources and tips vital to running a successful practice.
Continuing Legal Education
November 12: Search Engine Optimization for the New Solo or Small Firm Practitioner
Solo and Small Firm Practice Tips and Resources
Practice management related articles published in the BASF Bulletin
Legal Research articles published in the BASF Bulletin
November 2008: Green Energy - Resources for Legal and Industry News
October 2008: Law Librarians Go Green
September 2008: Want to Copy from the Internet? It's Not as Easy as You Think.
August 2008: Web 2.0 Tools for Legal Research
June 2008: Mining Bankruptcy Dockets, Part 2
May 2008: Mining Bankruptcy Dockets, Part 1
Miscellaneous Articles
Mike Wallace on Line Two: Five Tips for Talking to the Media
Be a Savvy Attorney Through Effective Online Strategies (18KB PDF)
Articles published in San Francisco Attorney Magazine
Books Published by the American Bar Association
The 2008 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide
$79.95 Published by the Law Practice Management Section Product code 5110657P Written to help solo and small firm lawyers find the best legal technology for their dollar
Member Benefits Geared Towards Solos and Smalls
Visit our member benefits area of the Web site.
Volunteer Opportunities for Solos and Small Firm Attorneys
The Volunteer Legal Services Program (VLSP) offers attorneys a large spectrum of areas in which to volunteer, from business law and civil litigation, to family law and public benefits work.
We recognize that you have specific needs and goals for your pro bono work, and we work with you to design a successful program, including: free continuing legal education (CLE) training; training and experience (including courtroom experience) for newer associates; malpractice insurance (primary to your firm's insurance); and ongoing mentoring.
Help us make San Francisco a better community. Get the details about our numerous community programs:
- Family Law Project
- Eviction Defense Project
- Courthouse Landlord/Tenant Project
- Community Organization Representation Project (CORP)
- Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP)
- Consumer Project
- Tort Defense Project
- Legal Advice and Referral Clinic (LARC)
- Family Law Assisted Self-Help (FLASH) Project
Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS)
Each year, more than 60,000 individuals and businesses worldwide call us seeking qualified, experienced legal representation from San Francisco attorneys like you.
- Cost effective. LRIS is a cost-effective way to get prescreened clients, and our staff is multilingual.
- Expand your practice. Last year LRIS panel attorneys generated more than $13,500,000 in fees.
- Qualified screening. We don't waste your time. Our trained legal interviewers carefully screen each inquiry to determine the nature of the caller's legal matter.
Here are just a few of the benefits of LRIS:
Can't Help that Client? Refer them to LRIS
If your caseload is full or if a client's legal matter is outside the scope of your practice:
- Tell the client to call the LRIS at (415) 989-1616
- We will assist the client toward the best representation
- You are not liable for a negligent BASF referral
Meeting Room Rentals - WiFi Access Available
Looking for space for a mediation or to meet a client? In addition to its 150-person conference room, BASF also offers four rooms that can accommodate 6-26 people. Visit the meeting rooms web page.
For more information, please contact Marilyn King at mking@sfbar.org or call 415-782-9000 x8787.
Download the small conference rooms rental agreement  (101KB  WORD)
Solo and Small Firm Practice Section
Members of the solo and small firm practice section organize programs on the following topics of interest: law office management; marketing; obtaining referrals; client trust accounting; financial planning; avoiding legal malpractice; and developing your law practice.
Visit the section page to find out more.
The Solo and Small Firm Practice Section is hosting a networking event on June 19 at the BASF office.
Find out more.
Register of Experts
The Register of Experts lists the profiles of over 600 expert witnesses and consultants in over 300 categories. Find the professional you need when you search by category and subcategory.
Search the Register.
Technology Resources
Hostsearch.com: Vendors for hosting web sites
Cmsmatrix.com: Help improve your web site
Nonags.com: Latest freeware , no shareware, no adware, includes virus protection, graphics, image tools, security, etc.
Newegg.com: Distributor, competitive process
Tiger Direct: $499 laptops, even cheaper if refurbished, with full warranties
Dreamhost.com: Web services provider
American Bar Association Resources
ABA Legal Technology Resource Center
The ABA's Legal Technology Resource Center is staffed by professional librarians and legal professionals with a wide range of expertise and experience. Librarians and legal professionals regularly publish articles here. Visit the Legal Technology Resource Center at http://www.abanet.org/tech/ltrc/publications/home.html.
Articles on the ABA Web site include:
ABA Division for Bar Services
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