New Acquisitions

We wanted to highlight a new title recently added to the collection.

Limited scope legal services : unbundling and the self-help client / Stephanie L. Kimbro.   Published by the the ABA Law Practice Management Section and available from the ABA Bookstore.

In this rapidly changing economic and legal climate, lawyers are seeking new methods for delivering their services efficiently and effectively while attracting new types of clients. For many firms, limited scope representation--also known as à la carte or unbundled legal services--may be the solution. By providing representation for a clearly defined portion of the client's legal needs, such as preparing a legal document or making limited court appearances, lawyers can market their practice to an entirely new client base and give their firm a competitive advantage. The only book available on the topic, Limited Scope Legal Services provides lawyers of all types--from solo to big law--with practical, tested solutions for setting up unbundling practices in their firms. This book offers everything you need to get started with limited scope services, including:

•A step-by-step checklist for implementation
•Tips for unbundling in various practice areas
•An overview of ethics concerns and guidance for avoiding malpractice risk
•Best practices for billing and marketing
•Guidance about using technology to unbundle your services
•Case studies from a variety of firms
•Monitor your network with ease
•Sample limited scope agreements
•Advice about creating and building your brand

This book is available for check out.  Our loan period is two weeks and anyone with a valid Nevada library card, Nevada bar card or Nevada license or ID card may borrow library materials.

August Forms Completion Workshop

Nevada Legal Services will hold a self-help forms completion clinic Tuesday, August 14 for people who are filing without legal representation.  General instruction will be provided regarding the completion of self-help forms.  A Notary Public will be available.  Register by calling 775-284-3491 x214.  The clinic will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 107 of the Supreme Court Library, 201 S. Carson Street.  Please use the Stewart Street entrance to the Supreme Court.  This program will be repeated each month on the second Tuesday

Presumptive Maximum Amounts of Child Support, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013

Another fiscal year has ended and the presumptive maximum amounts of child support has been revised.  The presumptive maximum amounts for July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013 (PDF) may be found on the Supreme Court's website under Documents and Forms | Self-Help/Pro Se | Family Division Forms. PMAs back to July 1, 2003 are also available from the court's website.

How to hire a good attorney for your business

There's an interesting article on the Vegas Inc. website this morning.  "How to Hire a Good Attorney" contains useful links to the Clark County Bar Association and the suggestions include to check with the State Bar of Nevada to see if potential attorneys or firms have been the subject of disciplinary actions.  The State Bar also runs a lawyer referral and information service, as does the Washoe County Bar Association. 

Nevada Legal Services will hold a self-help forms completion clinic on Tuesday, July 10 for people who are filing without legal representation.  General instruction will be provided regarding the completion of self-help forms.  A Notary Public will be available.  Register by calling 775-284-3491 x214.  The clinic will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 107 of the Supreme Court Library, 201 S. Carson Street.  Please use the Stewart Street entrance to the Supreme Court.  This program will be repeated each month on the second Tuesday

Lyon County Small Estate Probate Forms

The Third Judicial District Court* recently posted forms for settling small estates (estates not exceeding $20,000).  There is an Affidavit of Entitlement For Estates, an Ex Parte Petition For Order Directing Transfer of Property Under NRS 146.080, and an Order Directing Transfer.  There is also a document containing NRS 146.080 (link to NRS on Legislature's website) and a Civil Cover Sheet.  All documents are MS-Word files.  For those in Southern Nevada, there are probate forms on the Clark County Court's website. 

*Click on the + next to Courts and again on the + next to Third Judicial District Court to display folders.

Forms Completion Clinic at Supreme Court Library

Nevada Legal Services will hold a self-help forms completion clinic next Tuesday, June 12 for people who are filing without legal representation.  General instruction will be provided regarding the completion of self-help forms.  A Notary Public will be available.  Register by calling 775-284-3491 x214.  The clinic will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 107 of the Supreme Court Library, 201 S. Carson Street.  Please use the Stewart Street entrance to the Supreme Court.  This program will be repeated each month on the second Tuesday.