Periodically in Bar News, we will highlight several books published by the ABA's Law Practice Management Section that offer valuable advice on and strategies for managing a successful law practice. Purchased through the NHBA, members receive a substantial discount.

Please see below for descriptions of this month's selections and an order form.

For additional information about this program, please contact Brenda Thomas, Member Services/Sections coordinator, at bthomas@nhbar.org or at 603/224-6942, ext. 258.

Risk Management: Survival Tools for Law Firms
By Anthony E. Davis

This book presents practical ways to assess your level of risk, improve client services and avoid mistakes that can lead to costly malpractice claims, civil liability or discipline. The book explains the role of the law firm audit in enabling firms to determine what risk management is in place - and where the gaps are. You'll get Law Firm Quality/In Control (QUIC) Surveys on diskette, a system of questionnaires and answers-and-analysis sheets you can use to perform a self-audit.

The ABA Guide to Lawyer Trust Accounts
By Jay G. Foonberg

Avoid the pitfalls of trust account rules violations! Designed as a self-study course or as seminar materials. With short, stand-alone chapters that walk you through the procedures of client trust accounting, this indispensable reference outlines:

• The history of applicable ethics rules.
• How you could inadvertently be violating those rules and exposing yourself to discipline even when no one is harmed.
• Ways to work with your banker and accountant to set up the office systems you need to avoid trust account problems.
• Numerous forms that you can adapt for your office.

Easy Self-Audits for the Busy Law Office
By Nancy Byerly Jones

Here's a valuable, easy-to-use tool to help you conduct your management self-audits in minutes! Whether you need to streamline procedures, foster teamwork or build client relations, this book will help you identify your practice's (or department's) "problem" areas, as well as ideas for improving them. Simply select the audits that have the most relevance to your practice and invite your employees to complete the corresponding questionnaires. With all of the audits available on diskette, you can easily download, customize, print and distribute the audits to suit your office's specific needs. The 29 self-audits - developed by lawyer and law office management specialist Nancy Byerly Jones - cover:

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