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Richard B. Turnbow is the Administrator of Avera & Smith, LLP
06/05/06
by Alanet.org

Richard B. Turnbow is the Administrator of the law firm of Avera & Smith LLP in Gainesville, Florida. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).Turnbow is the author of numerous articles and written materials focused on legal industry finances. While on the staff at ALA in Vernon Hills, Illinois he has written materials and produced a CD on the subject of Law Firm Profitability Enhancement and has taught this subject in a number of seminars. He has also authored the publication Successful Law Firm Financial Management. In addition to personal law firm consulting, Turnbow has served as an expert witness on financial management topics.

Turnbow is a former member of the ALA Board of Directors and has been active in leadership positions in the association for many years. He has taught for several organizations throughout North American including ALA's local, regional and national conferences. His teaching experience involves 600 hours of classroom instruction and 3000 attendees.

Since 1978 Turnbow has served as the Executive Director for nine different law firms in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Mississippi, Nevada and Utah.

Turnbow is a fellow of the College of Law Practice Management and has served on the finance committee of the Law Practice Management Section of the American Bar Association (ABA).