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Do you need to contact The Missouri Bar if you're forming a law firm organized as a PC, LLC, LLP?
If forming a Professional Corporation, you will need to send the name of the proposed professional corporation to the Clerk of the Supreme Court along with the names of the proposed lawyer-shareholders plus a $5.00 fee for each shareholder. The Court will send you a Statement of Good Standing for each of the shareholders that will need to accompany your Articles of Incorporation that will be filed with the Secretary of State's Office. Write to: Clerk of the Supreme Court, P.O. Box 150, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0150.
If forming a sole proprietorship, LLC or LLP, the above is not required.
A collection of sample forms to help you communicate with your clients to form lasting relationships and develop satisfied clients
ClientKeeper (Word)ClientKeeper (PDF)
Available through the LPM Lending Library:
How to Start & Build a Law Practice Flying Solo Running a Law Practice on a Shoestring
All licensed attorneys must certify compliance with Supreme Court Rule 4-1.15 relating to trust accounts. Each attorney must provide information about the trust account(s) they use, or certify a valid exemption for not maintaining a trust account. www.moiolta.org
Forms Eligible Financial Institutions
Available Resources from the LPM Lending Library:
Law Partnership: It's Rights and Responsibilities Law Firm Partnership Agreements Law Firm Partnerhship Revisited
Endorsed by The Missouri Bar - The Bar Plan
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Why Should I Buy Professional Liability Insurance?
LawPay: Credit Card Processing for Attorneys. Trust your transactions to the only payment solution suggested by over 50 bar associations. Correctly safeguard and separate client funds into trust and operating accounts. Funds are never commingled. The ability to accept credit cards attracts clients, improves cash flow and reduces collections. Plus, members will save up to 25% off their credit card processing fees. If you are considering accepting credit cards or want to confirm that you are processing credit card transactions correctly, call 866-376-0950 or visit LawPay Credit Card Processing.
Available through the LPM Lending Library: How to Start & Build a Law Practice Flying Solo Running a Law Practice on a Shoestring
Working with a Virtual Assistant: What Lawyers and Administrators Should Know by Andrea Cannavina
A practical guide for setting up your trust account and making trust account decisions.
Lawyer Trust Account Handbook (PDF)Lawyer Trust Account Handbook (Word)
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Solo and Small Firm Committee
The sfig listserv (Small Firm Internet Group) is the very active listserv of the Solo and Small Firm Committee. Committee members share information, help to answer questions, and network for referrals.
To join, click here, select Committees and Listserv.