More Related Content Similar to The Ethics of Practice Management (20) 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
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20. How Will You Benefit?
1. Ethical Obligations Met
2. Finances in Order
3. Fewer Fee Disputes
4. No More Sleepless Nights