Edward Poll, J.D., M.B.A., CMC, has dedicated his career to helping others win. With over four decades of professional experience, Ed’s extensive background in business and law have made him one of the nation’s most sought-after experts in law practice management. Ed regularly shares his insights with attorneys across the United States by coaching, consulting, presenting popular workshops, creating practical DVDs and CDs and by contributing to several legal publications throughout the country.

LawBiz® Management collaborates with lawyers to increase their revenue and net profits, and reduce their stress. Ed coaches and consults attorneys throughout the country in the areas of starting and operating a law practice, strategic planning, profitability analysis, and practice development.

Apart from maintaining his popular blog, www.LawBizBlog.com and creating www.lawbizforum.com, Ed is a syndicated columnist and regular contributor for Lawyers Weekly, Law Practice Today (ABA), Canadian Bar Association, California Lawyer, The Bottom Line (State Bar of California), and other renowned publications.

Ed has authored and produced an entire catalogue of books and practical guides concerning The Business of Law®. His most recent book, Growing Your Practice in Tough Times (West Pub. Co. 2010), responds to the concerns lawyers face following the financial crisis of 2008-2010. His other books include The Profitable Law Office Handbook (1996), Attorney & Law Firm Guide to The Business of Law, 2nd ed. (ABA 2002), Collecting Your Fee: Getting Paid from Intake to Invoice (ABA 2003), and Business Competency for Lawyers (2006). He is also a sought-after speaker by Bar Associations across the country; created more than 30 teleseminars for WestLegalEdcenter and published a variety of CDs and DVDs, the most recent being 8 Steps to Greater Profitability: The Lawyer’s Path to Prosperity, a series of 8 CDs of more than six hours duration.

Ed is a Fellow, College of Law Practice Management®, Board Certified Coach to the Legal Profession, SAC®, and a charter member of the Million Dollar Consulting® Hall of Fame. He is the first recipient of the California State Bar (LPMT Section) Lifetime Achievement Award.