Hart on "The Seven Elements of Successful Country Law Firms"

USQ Associate Professor Caroline Hart has recently published The Seven Elements of Successful Country Law Firms (Federation Press, 2018).  Here is the publisher's summary:

How and why do some country law firms not only survive but prosper while others flounder and fail?

Caroline Hart provides insights for creating a successful country law firm through her interviews with over 40 practice owners who generously share their experiences – good and bad. The remarkable lessons they provide are distilled into seven elements of success.

The book is comprised of chapters covering critical areas such as governance, leadership, information technology, human resources and succession planning. Each chapter concludes with a Masterclass or Lessons Learnt section which gives readers a framed summary that will help them navigate the challenges and opportunities facing their own practice.

Practical and engaging, this book provides a valuable insight into the real lives of owners of country law firms. It reveals what it takes to ensure profitable practices, maintain productive client relationships, retain highly motivated staff, and ultimately ensure the longevity and success of a country law firm.