By Allison Johs
April 3, 2009
Solos and small firms more flexible and able to use technology;
NICHE practice – area of law or type of clients
Benefits of virtual practice:
Better serve existing clients
strengthen relationship
focus on area of greatest interest
practice from home
Enhance value added services
approach the market differently
recap greater returns
achieve personal satisfaction
Offering the product of law for sale vs. offering the SERVICE of law for sale
Collaborative systems w/a web spin
Extranets and virtual deal rooms
FAQs to common problems
Unbundled legal services
Back office suport and how to guides
Onine legal analysis
Advice on legal strategy
Legal research
Document/litigation management
Clearing house
Expert systems