Plan for Organizing the Law Firm of Boggs & Buggs

There are many actions to be taken when organizing a law firm. First, I will detail all of the equipment needed to operate the law firm to provide adequate representation to all clients. Then, I will detail the procedures and policies that will be put in place to make the law office operate efficiently and effectively. Throughout the Plan, I will detail how the policies and equipment work together to aid the law firm in serving its clients.

I. Equipment

a. Computer Equipment, including Phones, Fax, and Printers

In organizing the law office of Boggs & Buggs, I would first acquire state-of-the-art computers equipped with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer and other vital applications. I would make sure that the computers have enough permanent memory and temporary memory to run efficiently using various software packages. I would also acquire the fastest internet available for business because I would want to keep all business processes efficient. Therefore, the firm would not endure delays due to slow or mediocre internet connections.

Furthermore, I would establish a multiple-line phone system. The phone system will be able to transfer calls within the law office and from the law office to the attorneys' cell phone and house phone. In addition, the phone system would allow for calls to be redirected to other phone numbers for certain instances when no person is available in the law office.

To avoid massive phone calls and messages, I would direct clients to email all inquiries that are not considered an immediate emergency. By employing this policy, the phone lines should receive less activity. In addition, inquiries from clients and responses to clients will be documented in email, as a record of attorney-client communication. Overall, this