CHAPTER 5

The Virtual Firm

Virtual Lawyer Trend

A virtual lawyer, is it possible to be one? Just work from home and not have to work at a law firm’s office or go to court? For some types of law practices, this has become a serious trend. Copyright or patent law firms can certainly be an example of that. A client can reach out and ask for help on their patent, and the research and all the work behind this type of law can be practiced from home.

The Virtual Law Firm Trend

If you just think back to a few years ago, most law firms were of the brick-and-mortar type. The clients would call the receptionist and then drop in for a visit in person to discuss their case.

The pandemic certainly did a lot to shift the movement toward the virtual law firm. ...

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