Bridging the Gap of Unmet Civil Legal Needs: Recommendations for Action
 A recent State Bar of Wisconsin comprehensive study that examined unmet civil legal needs of low-income people in our state revealed that 500,000 residents face serious civil legal problems without legal assistance. How will Wisconsin take the next steps and act on the study’s recommendations to close the access to justice gap? More
Impact of New Fee and Trust Account Rules on Family and Criminal Law Practitioners
 The new fee and trust account rules became effective July 1, 2007. Here, the authors address hourly and flat fee engagements for lawyers, the new
opportunity for lawyers to outright deposit advanced fees – whether flat fees or hourly fees – into their general business account, and the changes to the rules that most affect family and criminal law practitioners. Sample end-of-representation letters are included. More
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Inside the Bar: Take the Time
Work, but don't forget to live Profile: Basting Strikes a Chord
State Bar President Thomas Basting's vow to work on judicial campaign reform earns ovation Ethics: Sole Practitioners Should Plan Ahead to Protect Clients
Have an emergency plan in place to protect client interests Managing Risk: Improving Lawyers' Image Starts with Client Relations
Good client relations may reduce malpractice risk, increase referrals, and improve your image What Keeps You Awake at Night
This issue introduces a new column, “What Keeps You Awake at Night?,” which addresses common issues facing Wisconsin lawyers in their practices. In this issue, readers respond to the question “How do I get my clients to pay?”
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