http://virtuallawpractice.org/2009/11/response-to-ethical-pitfalls-of-virtual-law-practice/ Delivering legal services online Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:34:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://virtuallawpractice.org/2009/11/response-to-ethical-pitfalls-of-virtual-law-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-126 Carolyn Elefant Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:40:19 +0000 http://virtuallawpractice.org/?p=523#comment-126 The issue about not seeing a client (mentioned by the "ethics expert" in the article) is a complete red herring and not at all unique to virtual practice. I've had a national practice since 1993 and though I do much business online, I don't market myself as a virtual firm. I've represented at least 20 clients whom I never met or did not meet until long after my representation concluded. Likewise, there are problems with identity issues in person - look at Mark Dreier who nearly succeeded in impersonating another lawyer to procure a multi million dollar loan. Identity confusion can take place anywhere. The issue about not seeing a client (mentioned by the “ethics expert” in the article) is a complete red herring and not at all unique to virtual practice. I’ve had a national practice since 1993 and though I do much business online, I don’t market myself as a virtual firm. I’ve represented at least 20 clients whom I never met or did not meet until long after my representation concluded. Likewise, there are problems with identity issues in person – look at Mark Dreier who nearly succeeded in impersonating another lawyer to procure a multi million dollar loan. Identity confusion can take place anywhere.

]]> http://virtuallawpractice.org/2009/11/response-to-ethical-pitfalls-of-virtual-law-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-125 Michael Moradzadeh Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:50:51 +0000 http://virtuallawpractice.org/?p=523#comment-125 I agree with all the points you raise here - ultimately a virtual law firm should be managed just as a traditional law firm. The only difference should be that the attorneys are not physically in one location. Other than that virtual law firms must maintain strict conflicts checks and abide by all the rules of professional conduct. I agree with all the points you raise here – ultimately a virtual law firm should be managed just as a traditional law firm. The only difference should be that the attorneys are not physically in one location. Other than that virtual law firms must maintain strict conflicts checks and abide by all the rules of professional conduct.

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