{"id":13794,"date":"2021-05-03T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-alliance-virtual-office-blog.pantheonsite.io\/?p=13794"},"modified":"2025-05-01T06:04:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T10:04:26","slug":"virtual-law-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/virtual-law-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Law Office: Is it the Right Choice for Your Firm?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Can-lawyers-work-remotely?\"><strong>Is a virtual law office legal?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#How-to-Set-Up-a-Virtual-Law-Office\"><strong>How to Set Up a Virtual Law Office<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#8-benefits-of-a-virtual-law-office-infographic\"><strong>8 Benefits of a Virtual Law Office (Infographic)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What is a Virtual Law Firm?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A: <\/strong>A <a href=\"#What-is-a-Virtual-Law-Firm?\">Virtual Law Firm<\/a> is a law practice that doesn\u2019t utilize a traditional brick-and-mortar office. Instead, staff members work remotely and communicate with each other, and with clients, through technology and online collaboration tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>According to our recent study, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/starting-a-virtual-law-practice-can-save-250k-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Starting a Virtual Law Practice Can Save $250K\/Year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many industries, the legal sector experienced its fair share of challenges during the events of 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the early phase of the pandemic, law firms across the US were faced with stalled cases, locked-down courts and shuttered businesses. Law firms were left scrambling to conserve cash and mitigate the fallout of the coronavirus crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-4e59bbb ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-4e59bbb-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-4e59bbb-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-5747f18 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Get Your FREE Guide Today!<\/h2><p class=\"ugb-heading__subtitle\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">How to Start a Business in a Recession <\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-5d98db9 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div 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class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-9805051-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady = window.hsFormsOnReady || [];\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady.push(()=>{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.forms.create({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 20748621,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"bcd80fa2-2c93-4a75-a4f9-0f080afd873b\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1780144530000-3484458430\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"na1\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t})});\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1780144530000-3484458430\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NEXT STEPS: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/best-state-for-llc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">The Simple Way to Choose the Best State for LLC Formation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Demand for legal services dropped a median of <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.thomsonreuters.com\/answerson\/in-brief-firms-saw-demand-drop-collections-slowdown-in-april\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5% in April 2020<\/a>, and the average U.S. law firm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/resources\/legal-trends\/covid-impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">billed 27% less<\/a> in May 2020 than in May 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, this was a unique situation for the law industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In previous recessions and crises, law firms were largely immune from economic pressures and in some cases, revenues actually increased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-c4aad38 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-c4aad38-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-37e49f2 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-37e49f2-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/In-every-prior-crisis-law-firms-never-shared-in-the-economic-pain-icon.png\" alt=\"In-every-prior-crisis-law-firms-never-shared-in-the-economic-pain-icon\" class=\"wp-image-13827\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" 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ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-641303b-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #313131;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">\u201cIn every prior crisis, law firms never shared in the economic pain. This is the first time we\u2019re seeing that beginning to happen.\u201d &#8212; Raj Goyle, CEO and co-founder of Bodhala, a New York City-based legal tech firm<\/span> (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abajournal.com\/magazine\/article\/covid-19-and-a-slow-economy-have-forced-law-firms-of-all-sizes-to-cut-costs\"><em>ABA Journal<\/em><\/a><em>,<span style=\"color: #313131;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"> December 2020).<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-5b76e62 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb--hide-desktop\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-5b76e62-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-5b76e62-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/In-every-prior-crisis-law-firms-never-shared-in-the-economic-pain-icon.png\" alt=\"In-every-prior-crisis-law-firms-never-shared-in-the-economic-pain-icon\" class=\"wp-image-13827\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"In-every-prior-crisis-law-firms-never-shared-in-the-economic-pain-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/In-every-prior-crisis-law-firms-never-shared-in-the-economic-pain-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/In-every-prior-crisis-law-firms-never-shared-in-the-economic-pain-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/In-every-prior-crisis-law-firms-never-shared-in-the-economic-pain-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/In-every-prior-crisis-law-firms-never-shared-in-the-economic-pain-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #313131;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">\u201cIn every prior crisis, law firms never shared in the economic pain. This is the first time we\u2019re seeing that beginning to happen.\u201d &#8212; Raj Goyle, CEO and co-founder of Bodhala, a New York City-based legal tech firm (<\/span><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abajournal.com\/magazine\/article\/covid-19-and-a-slow-economy-have-forced-law-firms-of-all-sizes-to-cut-costs\"><em><span style=\"color: #cf2e2e;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">ABA Journal<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span style=\"color: #313131;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">, December 2020).<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This time however, law firms were forced to react.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweeping cost-cutting measures including furloughs, pay cuts, and layoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For solo lawyers without staff, challenges typically centered on financial concerns and work\/life imbalance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-c0c7596 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div 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survey of solo and small legal firms by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycbar.org\/member-and-career-services\/committees\/reports-listing\/reports\/detail\/impact-of-covid-19-on-nyc-area-solo-and-small-law-firms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York City Bar<\/a> found that only 16 of 29 members polled had the financial resources to endure the Covid-19 crisis, while others were banking on Paycheck Protection Program (\u2018PPP\u2019) loans to see them through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the solo practitioners and small law firms polled in 2020 were expecting a lower caseload when they were able to return to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-a6744b5 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-a6744b5-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-10ac24e 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https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/One-in-five-small-firms-19-say-that-getting-paid-by-clients-is-now-a-significant-challenge-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/One-in-five-small-firms-19-say-that-getting-paid-by-clients-is-now-a-significant-challenge-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/One-in-five-small-firms-19-say-that-getting-paid-by-clients-is-now-a-significant-challenge-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some even predicted bankruptcy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a separate <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thomsonreuters.com\/en\/press-releases\/2020\/september\/small-law-firms-still-struggling-to-manage-administrative-tasks-says-thomson-reuters-survey.html\" target=\"_blank\">study<\/a>, one in five small firms (19%) say that getting paid by clients is now a significant challenge, as firms are feeling financial pressure from the pandemic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These pressures, coupled with the struggle of balancing family life while working from home, created significant challenges for small firms and solo lawyers during the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many are learning from these challenges and are now making longer-term changes to company operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, cost commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the events of 2020 took hold, one of the first priorities for all businesses was cutting costs. This led law firms to look at the largest overheads in their business, which typically comes down to two things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Workforce &amp; The Workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Workforce: Law Offices See Reduction in Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In any downturn, staff often take the first cost-cutting hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why so many law firms were forced to make pay cuts, furloughs, and layoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But within the law industry, any company that makes redundancies or pay cuts will carry this burden on their reputation, potentially making it more difficult to recruit or retain staff in future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it also means companies have to let some of their best and most talented people go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to avoid this, companies are now looking at reducing one of the other major overheads in a law firm: the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Workplace: Law Offices Embrace Flexible Workplace Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those tied into long-term office leases, cutting real estate costs doesn\u2019t happen overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, it might not happen at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why many law firms are looking to flexible workplace strategies to enable them to cut costs as a future-proofing measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ugb-blockquote ugb-blockquote ugb-ca00673 ugb-blockquote--v3 ugb-blockquote--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-blockquote__item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" class=\"ugb-blockquote__quote\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><div class=\"ugb-blockquote__content\"><p class=\"ugb-blockquote__text\"><em><span style=\"color: #313131;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">\u201cLonger term, many firms will be looking to reduce expensive office space as soon as they are able to, invest significantly in technology, and reorganise offices to cater for more flexible working environments and practices.\u201d &#8211; <\/span><\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.personneltoday.com\/hr\/law-firms-wrestle-with-crisis-pressues\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Personnel Today<\/em><\/a><em> <span style=\"color: #313131;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">(November 2020)<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Lawyers seeking to cut costs and work more flexibly are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abajournal.com\/magazine\/article\/thanks-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-law-firms-are-starting-to-embrace-virtual-officesbut-will-it-last\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">making the shift to remote work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the virtual law firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/02-What-is-a-Virtual-Law-Firm.png\" alt=\"What is a Virtual Law Firm? section\" class=\"wp-image-13873\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" title=\"What is a Virtual Law Firm? section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/02-What-is-a-Virtual-Law-Firm.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/02-What-is-a-Virtual-Law-Firm-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/02-What-is-a-Virtual-Law-Firm-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/02-What-is-a-Virtual-Law-Firm-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-is-a-Virtual-Law-Firm?\">What is a<strong> <\/strong>Virtual Law Firm?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A virtual law firm is a law practice that doesn\u2019t have a traditional brick-and-mortar office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, staff members work remotely and communicate with each other, and with clients, through technology and online collaboration tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Working remotely\u2019 means staff may work from home, or from a flexible office space close to their homes &#8212; such as a coworking space or on-demand workspace (i.e. a drop-in office space with hourly or pay-as-you-go options).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In-person meetings are conducted in conference rooms that can be booked on an as-needed basis, or in clients\u2019 offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some lawyers meet clients in informal places such as coffee shops or restaurants, although even outside of the pandemic, discussing sensitive legal information in public places is considered inappropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A virtual law office allows law firms &#8212; particularly small and solo law practices &#8212; to minimize costs with the help of cloud computing and IT infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, going \u2018fully virtual\u2019 isn\u2019t always recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s because law firms almost always need a physical location to meet with clients and train or mentor new staff. They will also need an office address to build or maintain a presence in a specific market, and to manage mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where a virtual office comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What About the Physical Office?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A virtual office provides a recognized business address, a place to receive mail, and access to meeting rooms or office space by the hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it\u2019s known as a \u2018virtual\u2019 office, it is still a part of a physical office building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means you can book physical office space for important meetings and events by the hour or by the day, and you won\u2019t have to pay rent for space that you aren\u2019t currently using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use your hourly space for things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depositions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mediations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team meetings and updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Client meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Culture-building exercises with your team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thought-leadership events and roundtable discussions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brainstorming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quiet, focused work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, a virtual office provides the essentials you would expect from an office &#8212; without needing to pay for full-time office rental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NEXT STEPS: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/what-is-a-virtual-office-definition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is a Virtual Office and How Does it Work?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual law offices are particularly beneficial for small and solo law firms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you run your business from home, a virtual office enables you to attach your business to a recognized office address in a major city, which helps draw new clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows you to maintain a sense of professionalism, and it sets a positive first impression for prospective clients who look up your business online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need access to physical office space, you can simply book a time and schedule your meeting. You can use this space for mediation rooms, deposition rooms, or anything else you might need to run your firm smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many virtual office companies also offer additional services, such as mail forwarding, live receptionists, a VoIP phone system with a business number, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Can-lawyers-work-remotely?\">Can lawyers work remotely?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For much of their work, yes they can.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, attending court is usually an in-person experience (unless it\u2019s a virtual court). But tasks like drafting and reviewing legal documents, fact-checking, and keeping clients up-to-date can be carried out remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shift was happening before the pandemic. But the events of 2020 served as a catalyst to accelerate this trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Numerous studies suggest this trend will continue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a year of remote work, staff have formed new working habits and expectations &#8212; and many are enjoying the huge time and money savings by avoiding a daily commute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is prompting a shift to permanent remote or hybrid (semi-remote) work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.thomsonreuters.com\/answerson\/law-firm-leaders-expect-office-footprint-to-shrink-post-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\">survey<\/a> of small and mid-sized law firm leaders (June 2020), 72% said they expect they will need less office space in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-0a9c17f ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-0a9c17f-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-75321a7 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-75321a7-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Comparative-stat-icon-decrease-staff-increase-technology.png\" alt=\"Comparative-stat-icon-decrease-staff-increase-technology\" class=\"wp-image-13824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Comparative-stat-icon-decrease-staff-increase-technology.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Comparative-stat-icon-decrease-staff-increase-technology-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Comparative-stat-icon-decrease-staff-increase-technology-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Comparative-stat-icon-decrease-staff-increase-technology-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-76340f0 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-76340f0-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>In the same survey, the vast majority of respondents said they expect their firms\u2019 needs for support staff, in or out of the office, to decrease \u2013 but that they\u2019ll be spending more on technology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-ddd70c3 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb--hide-desktop\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-ddd70c3-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-ddd70c3-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Comparative-stat-icon-decrease-staff-increase-technology.png\" alt=\"Comparative-stat-icon-decrease-staff-increase-technology\" class=\"wp-image-13824\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Comparative-stat-icon-decrease-staff-increase-technology.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Comparative-stat-icon-decrease-staff-increase-technology-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Comparative-stat-icon-decrease-staff-increase-technology-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Comparative-stat-icon-decrease-staff-increase-technology-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the same survey, the vast majority of respondents said they expect their firms\u2019 needs for support staff, in or out of the office, to decrease \u2013 but that they\u2019ll be spending more on technology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is a virtual law office legal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For lawyers in a handful of states, such as Delaware, it is prohibited; they have a Bona Fide Office Rule that requires attorneys to maintain a physical office in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/new-jersey-finally-allows-virtual-law-offices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">most states allow virtual offices for law firms<\/a> in recognition that the majority of law services can be carried out remotely using technology. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/new-jersey-finally-allows-virtual-law-offices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Jersey lifted the \u2018bona fide office rule\u2019<\/a> in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, an article published in 2019 on the American Bar Association stated that \u201cvirtual is the new law firm reality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does a virtual law office work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lawyers work remotely, often from home or in a coworking space, and meet clients in offices or meeting rooms on an as-needed basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many lawyers that work remotely also use a virtual office address, which enables them to maintain a city presence while they work from anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does this mean for the traditional law office?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some traditional law firms will always have an office, albeit with a smaller real estate footprint than before the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others are switching to a virtual law office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is \u2018virtual\u2019 the new law office reality?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It comes back to cost-cutting and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Office rent is normally the second-biggest expense for law firms after human resources and payroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using a virtual law office, law firms can cut down on this expense and reduce the need to lay off talented staff members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advances in technology coupled with greater appreciation of using remote collaboration tools &#8212; such as video calling technology, shared files, online chat and project management programs &#8212; mean lawyers don\u2019t need to sit in a central office to get their work done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, law firms that reduce overhead can pass on the cost savings to their clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much money will I save if I switch to a virtual law office?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-1d1b305 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-1d1b305-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-bb72d02 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-bb72d02-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Some estimates find that a typical law office spends 45 to 50% of the client fee on office expenses, such as office rent, non-lawyer salaries, telephone, supplies and other facilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-672b867 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-672b867-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Law-offices-spend-45-to-50-of-the-client-fee-on-office-expenses.png\" alt=\"Law-offices-spend-45-to-50-of-the-client-fee-on-office-expenses\" class=\"wp-image-13825\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"Law-offices-spend-45-to-50-of-the-client-fee-on-office-expenses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Law-offices-spend-45-to-50-of-the-client-fee-on-office-expenses.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Law-offices-spend-45-to-50-of-the-client-fee-on-office-expenses-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Law-offices-spend-45-to-50-of-the-client-fee-on-office-expenses-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Law-offices-spend-45-to-50-of-the-client-fee-on-office-expenses-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-c8d3684 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb--hide-desktop\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-c8d3684-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-c8d3684-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Law-offices-spend-45-to-50-of-the-client-fee-on-office-expenses.png\" alt=\"Law-offices-spend-45-to-50-of-the-client-fee-on-office-expenses\" class=\"wp-image-13825\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"Law-offices-spend-45-to-50-of-the-client-fee-on-office-expenses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Law-offices-spend-45-to-50-of-the-client-fee-on-office-expenses.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Law-offices-spend-45-to-50-of-the-client-fee-on-office-expenses-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Law-offices-spend-45-to-50-of-the-client-fee-on-office-expenses-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Law-offices-spend-45-to-50-of-the-client-fee-on-office-expenses-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some estimates find that a typical law office spends 45 to 50% of the client fee on office expenses, such as office rent, non-lawyer salaries, telephone, supplies and other facilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By working remotely and embracing a virtual office, law firms can significantly reduce the expense of office rental and pass on these savings to their clients.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about this: What type of lawyer is most in demand?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.laws101.com\/top-10-legal-practice-areas-in-demand-in-2020\/\">recent<\/a> findings, it\u2019s family law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re not talking big-revenue corporate clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family law involves individuals from all walks of life, and the opportunity to save a little extra on legal bills by working with a virtual lawyer could easily sway the decision in your favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how does a virtual law office work, and what are the pros and cons?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image 8 benefits of a virtual law office icon\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized 8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/03-8-Benefits-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1.png\" alt=\"8 benefits of a virtual law office icon\" class=\"wp-image-13874\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/03-8-Benefits-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/03-8-Benefits-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/03-8-Benefits-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/03-8-Benefits-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<a name=\"8-benefits-of-a-virtual-law-office-infographic\"><\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image 8 benefits of a virtual law office infographic\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full 8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"519\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/07-8-Benefits-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"8 benefits of a virtual law office infographic\" class=\"wp-image-13875\" title=\"8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/07-8-Benefits-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-scaled.jpg 519w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/07-8-Benefits-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-61x300.jpg 61w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/07-8-Benefits-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-768x3788.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/07-8-Benefits-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-415x2048.jpg 415w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/07-8-Benefits-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-750x3699.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/07-8-Benefits-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-1140x5623.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-50df7dc ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-50df7dc-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-50df7dc-content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-Benefits-of-a-Virtual-Law-Office\">8 Benefits of a Virtual Law Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-f61b4c8 ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-1 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\"><strong>1. Drastically Reduce Costs and Save Money<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\">The big benefit is reducing the cost of office space.<br><br>A typical law office spends 45 to 50% of a client fee on office expenses, such as office rent, non-lawyer salaries, telephone, supplies and other facilities.<br><br>By working remotely and embracing a virtual office, law firms can significantly reduce this expense.<br><br>For instance, a standard virtual office through Alliance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/top-10-virtual-addresses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">starts from $49 per month<\/a> and a business number with a VoIP phone system is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-phone-number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$30 per month.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-918f987 ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-1 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\"><strong>2.&nbsp; Flexible Work Style<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\">By working from home, or near home, staff reduce commuting time and expenses. This enables staff to have more choice over where and how they work, which can lead to better work\/life balance, engagement, and performance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-fb08cfd ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-1 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\"><strong>3. Safeguard Your Home Address<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\">Rather than publishing your home address on your website or on public documentation, you can use your virtual office address instead.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-e9724ce ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-1 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\"><strong>4. Separate Business and Home Mail<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\">With virtual office mail forwarding, you can avoid getting business-related mail sent to your front door. This increases privacy and security, which is important if you\u2019re a lawyer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-4faa163 ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-1 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\"><strong>5. Build Trust Through Professionalism<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\">Running a law office from home might be practical, but it doesn\u2019t look professional. That\u2019s why a virtual office address is so valuable to small businesses &#8212; it demonstrates authenticity, which helps build credibility.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-e67958b ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-1 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\"><strong>6. Office Space When You Need It<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\">On the practical side, while working from home comes with certain space restraints, lawyers can utilize workspace on-demand in their virtual office anytime they need to work in a quiet space or meet with clients.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-458c711 ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-1 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\"><strong>7. Serve More Clients<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\">A virtual office enables law firms to serve a wider range of clients by not being tied down to one specific location. Instead, companies can target clients in multiple peripheral locations without actually establishing a physical office there.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-a998cd8 ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-1 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"ugb-text__title\"><strong>8. Reduce Carbon Emissions<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\">A virtual office is a more eco-friendly business approach than a traditional office. Less commuting to a central location and fewer in-person meetings means fewer cars on the road, and less pollution.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/04-Downsides-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1.png\" alt=\"Downsides of a Virtual Law Office section\" class=\"wp-image-13878\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" title=\"Downsides of a Virtual Law Office section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/04-Downsides-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/04-Downsides-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/04-Downsides-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/04-Downsides-of-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Downsides of a Virtual Law Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course there is no such thing as a perfect solution, and you may come across certain disadvantages of a virtual office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Isolation<\/strong><br>Working remotely can be isolating. Rather than working from home or from a private office suite, consider utilizing a shared coworking space from time to time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lack of networking opportunities<\/strong><br>Working independently, particularly when working remotely, can shut you off from your peers. Make a habit of attending industry functions, or work from a shared coworking space a few hours per week. This enables you to work in a community of like minded professionals, which is beneficial both for professional contacts and for social interaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recruiting<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Law is a traditional industry, and many established lawyers may prefer working for an office-based firm rather than a remote employer. This could make it difficult to find new talent when you expand. However, offering flexible work without the constraints of geography enables you to recruit from a much larger talent pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05-how-to-setup-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1.png\" alt=\"How to Set Up a Virtual Law Office section\" class=\"wp-image-13877\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" title=\"How to Set Up a Virtual Law Office section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05-how-to-setup-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05-how-to-setup-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05-how-to-setup-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05-how-to-setup-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-Set-Up-a-Virtual-Law-Office\">How to Set Up a Virtual Law Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re making the switch from a traditional setting to virtual, or you\u2019re setting up a virtual law office from scratch, here are some tips to smooth the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, create &#8212; or revisit &#8212; your business plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NEXT STEPS: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/the-importance-of-using-a-virtual-office-when-setting-up-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Using a Virtual Address for LLC Registration<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. A Business Plan Tailored to a Decentralized Organization<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A virtual model is significantly different from a traditional brick-and-mortar setup. For instance, rather than paying for an office lease and onsite facilities, you\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawyer-monthly.com\/2018\/11\/cutting-costs-as-a-law-firm-means-embracing-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">divert that investment<\/a> to a solid IT infrastructure to enable your business to run virtually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/blog\/law-firm-business-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clio<\/a> explains the elements you\u2019ll need to include in your virtual law firm business plan. Here\u2019s an overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-aa45a3f ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb--hide-desktop\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-aa45a3f-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-aa45a3f-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/A-Business-Plan-Tailored-to-a-Decentralized-Organization-icon.png\" alt=\"A-Business-Plan-Tailored-to-a-Decentralized-Organization-icon\" class=\"wp-image-13799\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"A-Business-Plan-Tailored-to-a-Decentralized-Organization-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/A-Business-Plan-Tailored-to-a-Decentralized-Organization-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/A-Business-Plan-Tailored-to-a-Decentralized-Organization-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/A-Business-Plan-Tailored-to-a-Decentralized-Organization-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/A-Business-Plan-Tailored-to-a-Decentralized-Organization-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Executive summary:<\/strong> One-page, high-level overview of all the key information in your business plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Firm description: <\/strong>Type of services offered, legal structure, geographies served, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market analysis<\/strong>: Competitor analysis, revenue projections, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing strategy:<\/strong> Unique selling proposition, marketing goals, action plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Financial plan<\/strong>: Budget, financial projections.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-0ccf425 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-0ccf425-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-f628869 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-f628869-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p><strong>Executive summary:<\/strong> One-page, high-level overview of all the key information in your business plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Firm description: <\/strong>Type of services offered, legal structure, geographies served, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market analysis<\/strong>: Competitor analysis, revenue projections, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing strategy:<\/strong> Unique selling proposition, marketing goals, action plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Financial plan<\/strong>: Budget, financial projections.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-ce4f412 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-ce4f412-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/A-Business-Plan-Tailored-to-a-Decentralized-Organization-icon.png\" alt=\"A-Business-Plan-Tailored-to-a-Decentralized-Organization-icon\" class=\"wp-image-13799\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"A-Business-Plan-Tailored-to-a-Decentralized-Organization-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/A-Business-Plan-Tailored-to-a-Decentralized-Organization-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/A-Business-Plan-Tailored-to-a-Decentralized-Organization-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/A-Business-Plan-Tailored-to-a-Decentralized-Organization-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/A-Business-Plan-Tailored-to-a-Decentralized-Organization-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Establish an Organizational Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the key action points when setting up a virtual law firm is, how do you build and maintain company culture?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is important when hiring staff and building a client base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a handy <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/what-is-company-culture-2062000\" target=\"_blank\">definition<\/a> of organizational culture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Company culture is the shared values, attributes, and characteristics of an organization.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-dfffe36 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb--hide-desktop\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-dfffe36-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-dfffe36-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Establish-an-Organizational-Culture-icon.png\" alt=\"Establish-an-Organizational-Culture-icon\" class=\"wp-image-13803\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"Establish-an-Organizational-Culture-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Establish-an-Organizational-Culture-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Establish-an-Organizational-Culture-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Establish-an-Organizational-Culture-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Establish-an-Organizational-Culture-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It relates to your values, ethics, goals, work environment, leadership style, and the attitudes and behaviors of you and your employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is closely linked with your reputation and brand, which for any law firm &#8212; large or small &#8212; is paramount to success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-96184d5 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-96184d5-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-84f1481 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-84f1481-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Establish-an-Organizational-Culture-icon.png\" alt=\"Establish-an-Organizational-Culture-icon\" class=\"wp-image-13803\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Establish-an-Organizational-Culture-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Establish-an-Organizational-Culture-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Establish-an-Organizational-Culture-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Establish-an-Organizational-Culture-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-df35fc2 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-df35fc2-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>It relates to your values, ethics, goals, work environment, leadership style, and the attitudes and behaviors of you and your employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is closely linked with your reputation and brand, which for any law firm &#8212; large or small &#8212; is paramount to success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a sole practitioner, you are in almost full control of your culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an employer, you need to work with your team to cultivate a positive culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-97d37bb ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-97d37bb-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-97d37bb-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-336693b ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-336693b-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-bc0956f ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-bc0956f-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/94-of-executives-and-88-of-employees-believe-a-distinct-workplace-culture-is-important-to-business-success..png\" alt=\"94-of-executives-and-88-of-employees-believe-a-distinct-workplace-culture-is-important-to-business-success.\" class=\"wp-image-13833\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"94-of-executives-and-88-of-employees-believe-a-distinct-workplace-culture-is-important-to-business-success.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/94-of-executives-and-88-of-employees-believe-a-distinct-workplace-culture-is-important-to-business-success..png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/94-of-executives-and-88-of-employees-believe-a-distinct-workplace-culture-is-important-to-business-success.-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/94-of-executives-and-88-of-employees-believe-a-distinct-workplace-culture-is-important-to-business-success.-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/94-of-executives-and-88-of-employees-believe-a-distinct-workplace-culture-is-important-to-business-success.-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-6611bb1 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-6611bb1-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>According to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/content\/dam\/Deloitte\/global\/Documents\/About-Deloitte\/gx-core-beliefs-and-culture.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Deloitte<\/a>, 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important to business success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-f9914da ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb--hide-desktop\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-f9914da-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-f9914da-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/94-of-executives-and-88-of-employees-believe-a-distinct-workplace-culture-is-important-to-business-success..png\" alt=\"94-of-executives-and-88-of-employees-believe-a-distinct-workplace-culture-is-important-to-business-success.\" class=\"wp-image-13833\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"94-of-executives-and-88-of-employees-believe-a-distinct-workplace-culture-is-important-to-business-success.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/94-of-executives-and-88-of-employees-believe-a-distinct-workplace-culture-is-important-to-business-success..png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/94-of-executives-and-88-of-employees-believe-a-distinct-workplace-culture-is-important-to-business-success.-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/94-of-executives-and-88-of-employees-believe-a-distinct-workplace-culture-is-important-to-business-success.-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/94-of-executives-and-88-of-employees-believe-a-distinct-workplace-culture-is-important-to-business-success.-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/content\/dam\/Deloitte\/global\/Documents\/About-Deloitte\/gx-core-beliefs-and-culture.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Deloitte<\/a>, 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important to business success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, positive culture helps people to find real value in their work, which leads to happier and more engaged employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another key element when setting up a virtual law office is technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Standardize Cloud Computing and Collaboration Tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that a distributed team will need secure access to files in a digital setting. Cloud computing will enable you to host and access shared files easily, and work on documents together in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-7519af6 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-7519af6-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-d069961 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-d069961-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>It\u2019s essential to review your security measures and make sure all information is secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult an IT professional for help in this regard, as a data leak, software virus or information theft is not only costly in terms of compensation, but it will severely damage your law firm\u2019s reputation too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-87faea7 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-87faea7-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Standardize-Cloud-Computing-and-Collaboration-Tools-icon.png\" alt=\"Standardize-Cloud-Computing-and-Collaboration-Tools-icon\" class=\"wp-image-13807\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"Standardize-Cloud-Computing-and-Collaboration-Tools-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Standardize-Cloud-Computing-and-Collaboration-Tools-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Standardize-Cloud-Computing-and-Collaboration-Tools-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Standardize-Cloud-Computing-and-Collaboration-Tools-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Standardize-Cloud-Computing-and-Collaboration-Tools-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-869bc89 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb--hide-desktop\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-869bc89-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-869bc89-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Standardize-Cloud-Computing-and-Collaboration-Tools-icon.png\" alt=\"Standardize-Cloud-Computing-and-Collaboration-Tools-icon\" class=\"wp-image-13807\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"Standardize-Cloud-Computing-and-Collaboration-Tools-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Standardize-Cloud-Computing-and-Collaboration-Tools-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Standardize-Cloud-Computing-and-Collaboration-Tools-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Standardize-Cloud-Computing-and-Collaboration-Tools-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Standardize-Cloud-Computing-and-Collaboration-Tools-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s essential to review your security measures and make sure all information is secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult an IT professional for help in this regard, as a data leak, software virus or information theft is not only costly in terms of compensation, but it will severely damage your law firm\u2019s reputation too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Implement Automation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-cc9a716 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-cc9a716-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-e11d024 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-e11d024-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-Automation-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-Automation-1.png 400w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-Automation-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-Automation-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-Automation-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-0ae2310 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-0ae2310-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Automation can help with payroll, timesheets, billing, and many other processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even \u2018automate\u2019 your customer service through the help of a Live Receptionist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-eb199ce ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb--hide-desktop\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-eb199ce-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-eb199ce-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-Automation-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11200\" style=\"width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-Automation-1.png 400w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-Automation-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-Automation-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10-Automation-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Automation can help with payroll, timesheets, billing, and many other processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even \u2018automate\u2019 your customer service through the help of a Live Receptionist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NEXT STEPS: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/automating-customer-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Automating Customer Service for a Remote Business<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, get used to collaborating with online tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Embrace Video Chat like a Pro<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, video conferencing will take over a lot of traditional in-person meetings, so you\u2019ll need to become familiar with hosting video calls, presenting information on your own screen, and working on shared documents in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When video calling, remember that you should <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyerist.com\/technology\/virtual-law-firm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">present yourself<\/a> as if you were attending an in-person meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-49ea050 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-49ea050-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-c25930d ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-c25930d-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Choose smart attire, come prepared with all necessary notes and paperwork, and ensure you have a professional backdrop behind you. Eliminate background noise as much as possible, and use quality video tools &#8212; such as a headset, webcam, and lighting &#8212; to create a professional appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-e5127ac ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-e5127ac-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Embrace-Video-Chat-like-a-Pro-icon.png\" alt=\"Embrace-Video-Chat-like-a-Pro-icon\" class=\"wp-image-13809\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"Embrace-Video-Chat-like-a-Pro-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Embrace-Video-Chat-like-a-Pro-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Embrace-Video-Chat-like-a-Pro-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Embrace-Video-Chat-like-a-Pro-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Embrace-Video-Chat-like-a-Pro-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-144a9c4 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb--hide-desktop\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-144a9c4-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-144a9c4-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Embrace-Video-Chat-like-a-Pro-icon.png\" alt=\"Embrace-Video-Chat-like-a-Pro-icon\" class=\"wp-image-13809\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"Embrace-Video-Chat-like-a-Pro-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Embrace-Video-Chat-like-a-Pro-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Embrace-Video-Chat-like-a-Pro-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Embrace-Video-Chat-like-a-Pro-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Embrace-Video-Chat-like-a-Pro-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Choose smart attire, come prepared with all necessary notes and paperwork, and ensure you have a professional backdrop behind you. Eliminate background noise as much as possible, and use quality video tools &#8212; such as a headset, webcam, and lighting &#8212; to create a professional appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Register for a Virtual Office<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019re ready to set up a virtual law office, it\u2019s time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-offices-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register for a vir<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-offices-locations\" target=\"_blank\">tual office.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose a reputable company like Alliance Virtual Offices, who can offer a reliable support network of experienced advisors, a huge range of virtual office locations, and market-leading technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-578b410 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-578b410-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-ee89957 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-ee89957-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Register-for-a-Virtual-Office-icon.png\" alt=\"Register-for-a-Virtual-Office-icon\" class=\"wp-image-13857\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"Register-for-a-Virtual-Office-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Register-for-a-Virtual-Office-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Register-for-a-Virtual-Office-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Register-for-a-Virtual-Office-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Register-for-a-Virtual-Office-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-abba02f ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-abba02f-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Alliance offers two Virtual Office plans. The standard \u2018Platinum\u2019 plan provides a business address with onsite mail processing, optional mail forwarding, and the ability to book onsite meeting rooms or private offices by the hour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-ff44e83 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb--hide-desktop\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-ff44e83-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-ff44e83-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Register-for-a-Virtual-Office-icon.png\" alt=\"Register-for-a-Virtual-Office-icon\" class=\"wp-image-13857\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"Register-for-a-Virtual-Office-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Register-for-a-Virtual-Office-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Register-for-a-Virtual-Office-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Register-for-a-Virtual-Office-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Register-for-a-Virtual-Office-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Alliance offers two Virtual Office plans. The standard \u2018Platinum\u2019 plan provides a business address with onsite mail processing, optional mail forwarding, and the ability to book onsite meeting rooms or private offices by the hour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The premium plan, \u2018Platinum Plus\u2019, offers up to 16 hours of inclusive meeting or office use per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alliance also has a range of optional add-ons to support your virtual law office setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-82968ed ugb-columns--design-grid ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-82968ed-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-e4f659c ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-e4f659c-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/411-icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13813\" style=\"width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/411-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/411-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/411-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/411-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-bdc20dc ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-bdc20dc-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>A dedicated, 411-listed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-phone-number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business number<\/a> with a local or toll-free area code. The number corresponds with your virtual office, which helps to establish your brand in the location of your choice (for instance, a New York City law office has a 212 area code).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-cd53798 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-cd53798-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-85f2629 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-85f2629-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/VoIP-icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13814\" style=\"width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/VoIP-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/VoIP-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/VoIP-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/VoIP-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-c9d35d9 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-c9d35d9-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>A market-leading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-phone-number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VoIP phone system<\/a> so you can make and receive calls from anywhere, filter out spam, assign numbers to your team, create custom greetings for callers, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-d0d0e9e ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-d0d0e9e-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-c9b8c38 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-c9b8c38-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/29-Icon-Virtual-receptionist.png\" alt=\"EssentialTools-VirtualReceptionist-Icon\" class=\"wp-image-11738\" style=\"width:100px;height:100px\" title=\"VirtualReceptionist-Icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/29-Icon-Virtual-receptionist.png 400w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/29-Icon-Virtual-receptionist-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/29-Icon-Virtual-receptionist-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/29-Icon-Virtual-receptionist-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-e46feb7 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-e46feb7-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>A friendly, professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/live-receptionist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">live receptionist service<\/a> to answer your calls, take messages, schedule appointments directly into your calendar, and much more. This is ideal if you\u2019re running a solo law firm and you\u2019re a little short on staff. While Alliance\u2019s receptionists answer your calls, you\u2019re free to focus on your clients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-7668547 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb--hide-desktop\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-7668547-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-7668547-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/411-icon.png\" alt=\"411-icon\" class=\"wp-image-13813\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"411-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/411-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/411-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/411-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/411-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A dedicated, 411-listed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-phone-number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business number<\/a> with a local or toll-free area code. The number corresponds with your virtual office, which helps to establish your brand in the location of your choice (for instance, a New York City law office has a 212 area code).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/VoIP-icon.png\" alt=\"VoIP-icon\" class=\"wp-image-13814\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" title=\"VoIP-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/VoIP-icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/VoIP-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/VoIP-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/VoIP-icon-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A market-leading <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-phone-number\" target=\"_blank\">VoIP phone system<\/a> so you can make and receive calls from anywhere, filter out spam, assign numbers to your team, create custom greetings for callers, and mo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A friendly, professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/live-receptionist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">live receptionist service<\/a> to answer your calls, take messages, schedule appointments directly into your calendar, and much more. This is ideal if you\u2019re running a solo law firm and you\u2019re a little short on staff. While Alliance\u2019s receptionists answer your calls, you\u2019re free to focus on your clients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, flexible workspace is available to book on-demand or on a subscription basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lawyers can sign up to a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coworking space<\/a> and work in the company of like minded professionals, which helps to relieve feelings of isolation when working from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/meeting-room-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reserve meeting space<\/a> or private offices on-demand, anytime, in one of hundreds of virtual office centers across the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is ideal should you need office space for a deposition or for mediation. Simply book space online with Alliance by the hour, half day or full day, and a member of staff will check and confirm your booking, and help with any special requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/06-conclusion-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1.png\" alt=\"conclusion section\" class=\"wp-image-13876\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" title=\"conclusion section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/06-conclusion-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/06-conclusion-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/06-conclusion-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/06-conclusion-Virtual-Law-Office_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The coronavirus crisis created huge financial and operational challenges for law firms, which in large part is a situation that the industry was not accustomed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After more than a year of co-existing with the situation and learning new ways of working, many law firms are now shifting towards a virtual, remote-focused business model for the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that adapt to a virtual office model are able to enjoy better cost-efficiency, a more flexible way of working, and the ability to recruit skilled professionals from a much wider talent pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, with a virtual office your law firm can reduce the risk associated with long-term office commitments, without sacrificing a professional business environment &#8212; putting your organization in a strong position to achieve long-term, sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Want to know how to have a virtual law office? 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