In July 2014 the Marin County Bar Association (MCBA) made the difficult decision to close its Lawyer Referral Service (LRS). Closing the Marin LRS would leave a vacuum of affordable, competent legal services in Marin County and a loss of…
Client Relations: Must-Read Resources at the San Francisco Law Library
The San Francisco Law Library maintains a comprehensive Law Practice Management Collection, with publications that detail all aspects of opening a practice—hanging your shingle, billing, marketing, finances, risk management, technology, and more. This post introduces the Law Library’s LPM resources…
Attorneys from Japanese Bar Federation Visit BASF's LRIS
Long-time BASF member Junji Suzuki recently arranged a visit on behalf of a delegation of attorneys from the Japanese Bar Federation to discuss BASF’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS). Acting as the delegation’s interpreter, Suzuki introduced the group to…
Volunteer Attorney of the Day Stands Up in Immigration Court For Those Who Need it Most
Carol Bisharat is the Immigrant Justice Attorney at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area. She regularly volunteers as an Attorney of the Day (AOD) for the expedited dockets at the San Francisco Immigration Court.…
Going Solo? Don’t Do it Alone – The Case for Joining a Legal Incubator
Going solo can be a daunting proposition, but it is not without its benefits. For some, the idea of being their own boss is reason enough to take the plunge. For others, the flexible schedule and independence makes practical sense…
Legal Writing Tip: Don’t Get Fouled up by Commonly Confused or Misused Words and Phrases
Here’s our final installment (at least for now) on the popular topic of tackling troublesome words and phrases. Either/or; Neither/nor “Neither” should be followed by “nor;” “either” should be followed by “or.” When the alternatives are in the singular, the…
Seeking New Solos!
Community Law Practice Incubator Start Your Own Practice − Serve the Community Are you or someone you know interested in starting a solo practice? Apply now to participate in the soon-to-launch Community Law Practice Incubator. The Bar Association of San…
Finances & Profitability: Must-Read Resources at the San Francisco Law Library
The San Francisco Law Library maintains a comprehensive Law Practice Management Collection, with publications that detail all aspects of opening a practice—hanging your shingle, billing, marketing, risk management, technology, and more. This post introduces the Law Library’s LPM resources that…
The Calming Voice on the Other End of the Line
The legal interviewers of the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) are a team of professional individuals who bring an abundance of educational and life experience to their interactions with clients and attorneys. Far more than an “appointment scheduling service”…
Legal Writing Tip: Common Usage Errors, Continued
Here are more commonly confused words and expressions: E.g or I.e.? The first stands for the Latin expression exempli gratia and means “for example,” such as in the following sentence: “Vitamin B is found in a number of vegetables, e.g.,…
Mayor Backs Continued Funding for Immigration Collaborative
On April 27 at a press conference at City Hall, Mayor Ed Lee honored BASF and the 12 other organizations in the San Francisco Immigrant Legal Defense Collaborative (SFILDC) for providing legal representation to unaccompanied children and families fleeing violence…
Marketing & Business Development: Must-Read Resources at the San Francisco Law Library
The San Francisco Law Library maintains a comprehensive Law Practice Management Collection, with publications that detail all aspects of opening a practice—hanging your shingle, billing, finances, risk management, technology, and more. This post introduces the Law Library’s LPM resources that…