Finding a pinch hitter; in case of emergency, don't leave work without designating a backup

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Sole practitioners should designate backup attorneys so they will always have a substitute in an emergency. Many sole practitioners do not think of this until they apply for malpractice insurance, as most professional liability insurers will require them to name a backup as a condition for the policy so that, in the case of death or total disability, someone will be there to handle looming deadlines. Having a backup also seems an ethical obligation under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Responsibility.

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Sole survivor: going on your own can be scary unless you know what to budget and where to look

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New solo practitioners faced tremendous challenges in carving out their market in the 90s despite the robust economy. The primary element to creating a successful solo practice was the creation of a realistic budget. The solo lawyer needed to consider the costs of office space, support staff, office furniture, office equipment, reference materials, insurance and marketing.

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Kissing law books goodbye; many small firms are retooling their libraries via new technologies

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Many sole and small-firm practitioners are questioning whether a library of law books on paper is the best and most economical way to meet their needs, with many choosing CD-ROMS instead, citing their cheaper price, small size and computerized searching capability. However, some prefer online services because of the frequency of updated information.

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