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Summary: Easy Reading...Practical...Great Buy!
Review: As I've already said...this is an easy reading, practical book about starting your own law practice. Foonberg is straight forward in explaining things and includes many samples of his ideas. Great buy for anyone planning on hanging out their own shingle!
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Summary: An Encyclopedia of Essentials.
Review: Did you notice that there is only *one* used copy of this book for sale? There's a reason for that.This book is an indispensable reference for sole practitioners. Yes, the material on technology is slightly dated (show me something in print that isn't). Yes, there is no in-depth treatment of any one topic. This book provides a cogent summary of the essentials of virtually any business management you may encounter as you launch a sole practice. The reader who discovers a need for more detailed information on any topic can then seek more specialized books, confident that s/he has made a good start steered by Foonberg. For heaven's sake, get yourself a copy if you're starting a practice. It's worth the money.
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Summary: The proof is in the pudding
Review: Good book for the solo, but the book has some repetitions in it. The book appears as if Foonberg wrote a series of short articles and the bound them to make a book. Regardless, the book has lots of good information in it.
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Summary: Good book for the solo attorney
Review: Good book for the solo, but the book has some repetitions in it. The book appears as if Foonberg wrote a series of short articles and the bound them to make a book. Regardless, the book has lots of good information in it.
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Summary: The most dog-eared book I own...
Review: Grandmaster Foonberg is at the top of the law practice "how to" food chain with How to Start and Build a Law Practice. Frankly, I own not the millenium model but the Third Edition (it was a little weak on the technology side), but the lessons taught by the mythical Foonberg are invaluable - foremost among them: "it's better not to do the work and not get paid than to do the work and not get paid." Just too much here to miss, all put together in small vignette-style chapters. Lots of substance. A MUST have for lawyers. Get it!
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Summary: The most dog-eared book I own...
Review: Grandmaster Foonberg is at the top of the law practice "how to" food chain with How to Start and Build a Law Practice. Frankly, I own not the millenium model but the Third Edition (it was a little weak on the technology side), but the lessons taught by the mythical Foonberg are invaluable - foremost among them: "it's better not to do the work and not get paid than to do the work and not get paid." Just too much here to miss, all put together in small vignette-style chapters. Lots of substance. A MUST have for lawyers. Get it!
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Summary: Still the Best, But...
Review: I also own the third (1992) edition of "How to Start and Build a Law Practice" and frankly speaking, this "updated" edition is not substantively better than the last edition. So although I would ardently recommend this book to ANY lawyer (not just solos), I simply don't see the need for owners of the third edition to run out and grab the Millennium Fourth Edition.
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Summary: The proof is in the pudding
Review: I am a trial attorney in a city of about 220,000 people, and for more than 2 years I considered breaking away from firm life and starting my own shop. I read Foonberg's 3rd edition of the same title, then purchased this one. I read, dreamed, re-read, and then started planning. I used this book as my primary guide, while also gleaning some "nuggets" from other publications. I will say, however, that this book BY FAR provided the most guidance and the most detail. Just over a month ago, I took the plunge and started my own solo practice. I had re-financed my house and took some cash out to ensure I could survive for about 6 months just on that money. ... And I am happy to say that it wasn't necessary. I am "in the black" after only the first month! In fact, I am SO busy, that I either need to limit my practice or rent a larger place to hire a paralegal. It's not like I'm taking everything that walks in either. On the contrary, I am refusing quite a bit of work, but it seems like the more bad cases I turn away, the more good cases come in. My success is unusual, but can be duplicated with the same methodical planning using this book as a "bible" of sorts. It was on my nightstand for more than a year, and now it sits in my credenza in my new office. I cannot recommend this book enough to the attorney that is considering going on his/her own. It is truly a great resource. I actually plan on purchasing the new (5th) edition when it comes out, even though I'm already on my own. It is simply that useful. ... And don't be surprised if you can't find it in the local law library! It is usually either checked out or stolen.
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Summary: A Must Book For Those Who Want To Start A Law Firm!
Review: I bought this book, based primarily on its subject and the other reviews on the Amazon.com site. I am only 150 pages in, but the book is fantastic! It is very practical and informative for any attorney interested in starting their own pratice. It is definitely a must read!
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Summary: Essential for starting a new practice
Review: I bought this for a discounted rate from the ABA when I was a Law Student. After reading it, I would have been willing to pay 5 times the actual price (albeit, I would not have ever bought to find out it was worth that much). Far too many times I have bought one of these "How to" books and found it too much BS and not enough substance. Foonberg minimzes the BS and maximizes the substance. My only critique is I would like to get a littl emore information about marketing and getting clients in my doors from day 1. He addresses the issue but a methodology would have been nice. All in all, the book is a tremendous resource. If you are starting a practice/firm, I HIGHLY recommend this book.
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