Jay Fleischman has a thought-provoking post up on his blog entitled “Being a Virtual Lawyer is all Mindset, Not Technology.” You can read my comment below the post.
Jay writes that regardless of the form of technology you use to operate a virtual law office, the key is having the right attitude to go with it. He’s right. To take advantage of the benefits that the technology gives us to make our professional lives more flexible, we have to be able to change our work habits and know when to unplug.
However, I would add that the choice of technology is a factor in coming to this mindset and is going to differ depending on the comfort level of the attorney. Some attorneys are more tech-savvy and experienced working online than others. What is easy for one attorney to set up and work with clients is not going to be easy for another attorney with less experience. That will affect their ability to enjoy the benefits of operating a virtual law practice. (more…)