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If you are looking for a modern lawyer, search the CBA Find-A-Lawyer online directory by checking the box “Accepts Alternative Fee Arrangements”.  Modern representation means offering legal services in alternative ways that consider the client's needs and budget.

Check out our recent blog post about the new Modern Law Practice Initiative and what it means for you.

Modern Law Practice CLEs

New Lawyer Edge Program

Unbundled Road Show: For Attorneys – a panel presentation of practitioners and judges skilled in the practice of unbundled legal services, including practical tips and ethical considerations. 

Unbundled Road Show: For Judicial Officers – a panel presentation of judges and practitioners familiar with the effects unbundled legal services have on the bench and court personnel, including practical tips and ethical considerations.

Successful Business Planning for the Modern Law Practice 

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a CBA toolkit and step-by-step guide of how to build a modern law practice.

Family Law Limited Scope Representation - Risk Management Materials - a toolkit created by the Limited Representation Committee California Commission on Access to Justice for family law practitioners.

General Civil Limited Scope Representation - Risk Management Materials - a toolkit created by the Limited Representation Committee California Commission on Access to Justice for civil litigation practitioners.

Practical and Ethical Considerations to Integrating Unbundled Legal Services

Bringing the CBA Toolkit alive! A monthly gathering to discuss Successful Business Planning for the Modern Law Practice . While each month will begin with a focus on a particular chapter of the Toolkit, the discussion will be open to general questions about how to successfully run a modern law practice. MLPI Book Club regularly meets the fourth Thursday of each month at the CBA office and via teleconference. 

Contact Erika Holmes at Erika@ELHolmesLaw.com for more information. 

Register 

Ethics Opinion 101 Unbundled/Limited Scope Representation

The Middle Class, An Untapped Legal Marketplace

Understanding the Millennial Legal Consumer

If Times They Are a-Changing, Why Aren’t Lawyers Too?

Blogs

• SoloinColo – for Colorado’s solo and small firm attorneys
• CBA CLE Legal Connection – Connecting to the latest in Colorado law
• lawyerist.com - law practice, legal marketing, and legal technology
• myshingle.com - inspiring solo and small firm lawyers and those who want to be
• therainmakerblog.com – law firm marketing and business development strategies
• lawtechnologytoday.org - practical guidance for the present and sensible strategies for the future
• sociallyawkwardlaw.com – exploring the relationship between social media and attorney speech regulation

Practice Areas

If you are interested in speaking with a modern lawyer who practices in a specific area, reach out to the contacts listed below.

General Law Practice Management 

Erika Holmes, Erika@ELHolmesLaw.com 
Lauren Lester, lauren@mylifelawyer.com 

We are currently compiling a list of contacts available to discuss modern representation in a variety of different practice areas. If you are interested in being a contact for a particular practice area or learning more about modern representation, contact Erika Holmes at Erika@ELHolmesLaw.com .

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

• Family Law Court Program
• Post Decree
• Power of Attorney
• Cortez Post-decree
• San Luis Valley