TY - BOOK AU - Teruel,Ricardo B. TI - Attorney's fees and law practice SN - 9789716919516 [paperback] PY - 2009/// CY - Quezon City, Philippines PB - Central Book Supply KW - Lawyers KW - Philippines KW - Practice of law KW - Attorney and client KW - Fees N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction and why has this book been written -- Chapter 2 Attorney's fees an indispensable component of law practice -- Chapter 3 Some proven characteristics of practicing lawyers most likely to succeed in the law profession -- Chapter 4 Commencing a private law practice is a scary, crucial and controlling decision for the lawyer`s future -- Chapter 5 Defending a guilty client; a lawyer's dilemma -- Chapter 6 Unsolicited advice for success in private law practice -- Chapter 7 Should young lawyers start their own law practice? -- Chapter 8 How should young lawyers handle friends, former classmates and relatives -- Chapter 9 Written agreement - best guarantee for attorney`s fees before lawyer commences legal saervice; especially so if success incentive fees are also stipulated -- Chapter 10 First interview crucial to a harmonious client-lawyer relationship -- Chapter 11 Preventive lawyering excellent tool for client development -- Chapter 12 Some insights on how clients choose their lawyer (this is a reprint) -- Chapter 13 Some insights on good guides for work acceptance -- Chapter 14 Being the topnotcher or among the top ten in bar examinations not guarantee for lawyering success -- Chapter 15 Can a lawyer self-build himself using practical instruments for client development? -- Chapter 16 Networking with other Filipino lawyers domestically and internationally -- Chapter 17 You can practice law beyond Philippine jurisdiction without passing licensure examinations in countries outside Philippine shores -- Chapter 18 Suggested behavioral patterns for lawyers about earning and spending money -- Chapter 19 Sinking fund for earnings from indirect income very conducive to lawyer providing for his retirement money -- Chapter 20 Your first million, how silent undisclosed partner builds lawyering finances - let the figures speak -- Chapter 21 The writing lawyer builds his reputation and prestige (this is a reprint) -- Chapter 22 The author`s most unforgettable, memorable, controlling and decisive 45 minutes of his life - a meeting with Atty. Emilio G. Hilado, former supreme court justice (now deceased) -- Chapter 23 Perks, pleasures, pleasantness and rewards of law practice -- Chapter 24 Summary of doctrines on attorney's fees (1900-2008) -- Chapter 25 Reference index on jurisprudence on attorney's fees -- Chapter 26 Minimum continuing legal education in the Philippines ER -