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Understanding Law Firm Operations & Client Funds – VAL34 Nancy Duhon, Esq. Duhon Technology Solutions, LLC *With special thanks and collaboration credit to  Deanne Ikard of Ikard Consulting
CPE Credit ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Preliminaries ,[object Object]
Learning Objectives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Key Concepts and Terms ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What Makes Law Firm Billing Special? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
They’ve Come To The Expert ,[object Object],[object Object]
Attorney Client Privilege and Confidentiality ,[object Object],[object Object]
Initial Questions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Practice Areas and How They Bill ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Practice Areas and How They Bill ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Practice Areas and How They Bill ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Practice Areas and How They Bill ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Practice Areas and How They Bill ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Practice Areas and How They Bill ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Practice Areas and How They Bill ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Mental Cases – insights into “legal think” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Lawyers are trained to look BACKWARDS for answers “ Hmm, this is an interesting new problem.  How should we resolve this?” X
Lawyers are trained to look BACKWARDS for answers “ Hmm, I wonder how this issue has been decided in the past? Let’s do it the same way today!”
The Concept of Precedent ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Concept of Precedent ,[object Object],Main Entry:  sta·re de·ci·sis Pronunciation: 'ster-E-di-'sI-sis, 'stär-E-; 'stä-rA-dA-'kE-sEs Function:  noun Etymology: New Latin, to stand by things that have been settled :  the doctrine under which courts adhere to precedent on questions of law in order to insure certainty, consistency, and stability in the administration of justice with departure from precedent permitted for compelling reasons (as to prevent the perpetuation of injustice)  Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law,  © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
The Concept of Precedent ,[object Object],Main Entry:  sta·re de·ci·sis Pronunciation: 'ster-E-di-'sI-sis, 'stär-E-; 'stä-rA-dA-'kE-sEs Function:  noun Etymology: New Latin,  to stand by things that have been settled :  the doctrine under which courts adhere to precedent on questions of law in order  to insure certainty, consistency, and stability in the administration of justice  with departure from precedent permitted for compelling reasons (as to prevent the perpetuation of injustice)  Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law,  © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
The Concept of Precedent ,[object Object],Main Entry:  sta·re de·ci·sis Pronunciation: 'ster-E-di-'sI-sis, 'stär-E-; 'stä-rA-dA-'kE-sEs Function:  noun Etymology: New Latin, to stand by things that have been settled :  the doctrine under which courts adhere to precedent on questions of law in order to insure certainty, consistency, and stability in the administration of justice with  departure  from precedent  permitted for compelling reasons  (as to prevent the perpetuation of injustice)  Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law,  © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
The Concept of Precedent ,[object Object],Main Entry:  sta·re de·ci·sis Pronunciation: 'ster-E-di-'sI-sis, 'stär-E-; 'stä-rA-dA-'kE-sEs Function:  noun Etymology: New Latin, to stand by things that have been settled :  the doctrine under which courts adhere to precedent on questions of law in order to insure certainty, consistency, and stability in the administration of justice with departure from precedent permitted for  compelling  reasons (as to prevent the perpetuation of injustice)  Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law,  © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
The Concept of Precedent ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Risk Aversion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Liability ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Personnel Issues
Personnel Issues ,[object Object],[object Object]
Personnel Issues ,[object Object]
Personnel Issues ,[object Object]
Personnel Issues ,[object Object],[object Object]
Personnel Issues ,[object Object]
Personnel Issues ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Client Costs Advanced - Hard vs. Soft Costs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Law Practice Management Advisors ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
IOLTA ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
IOLTA ,[object Object],[object Object]
IOLTA ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Trusts 101
Definition of a Trust ,[object Object]
Trusts 101
Trusts 101
Trusts 101
Trusts 101
Trusts 101
Trusts 101
Trusts 101
Trusts 101 Don Money Trudy Ben
Trusts 101 Don Book Trudy Ben
Trusts 101 Don Pocket Watch Trudy Ben
Trusts 101 Don Money Trudy Ben
Trusts 101 - Legalese Donor/ Settlor Res Trustee Third Party Beneficiary (TPBene)
Fiduciary Duties ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Conflict of Interest ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Trusts 101 – How does it relate to retainers? Donor/ Settlor Res Trustee Third Party Beneficiary (TPBene)
Trusts 101 – How does it relate to retainers? Sue/ Client Res Trudy/Trustee
Trusts 101 – How does it relate to retainers? Sue/ Client Res Trudy/Trustee Third Party Beneficiary (TPBene) ?
Potential TPBenes ?
Potential Conflict of Interest
Potential Conflict of Interest Trudy as Trustee Trudy as Beneficiary
Trusts 101 – How does it relate to retainers? Client Res Trudy/Trustee Third Party Beneficiary (TPBene)
How Does That Translate to Timeslips? =   Client Funds/ Account Res
Failing to Use Client Funds Transactions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Using Client Funds to Track IOLTA ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The IOLTA account checkbook ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The IOLTA account checkbook ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Payment To Account ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Deposit ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Payment From Account ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Withdrawal ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
A Little  Graphic Help + - PTA DEP PFA ? WITH
Fund Reports ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Funds Reports ,[object Object]
Tips Re:  Using Client Funds ,[object Object],[object Object]
Tips Re:  Using Client Funds ,[object Object],[object Object]
Tips Re:  Using Client Funds ,[object Object],Set up your evergreen retainer triggers here.
Example of Personal Injury Settlement
Summary ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Because In The End,   We Really Just Want It To All Reconcile
Questions?
Your Feedback is Important to Us! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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