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Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) in other Jurisdictions with a Virtual Law Office (Part One)

By Stephanie Kimbro | December 8, 2008 | ABA, Ethics, UPL | 2 Comments

Frequently I am asked about the unauthorized practice of law in other jurisdictions and how a virtual law practice can avoid this malpractice risk. In a two-part post, I’ll address some of these ethics questions. As more VLOs open and collaboration among attorneys creates VLOs operated by attorneys licensed in multiple states, the issue grows […] ...READ MORE

Checklist for Opening a Virtual Law Office

By Stephanie Kimbro | July 3, 2008 | Practice Management, Virtual practice | 6 Comments

The following is a basic checklist for attorneys considering opening up a virtual law practice. ___ Choose a VLO hosting company and find out what it will require in order to set up your VLO. Of course, I’m biased, but I recommend Virtual Law Office Technology (VLOTech). ___ Register a domain. ___ Retain a website […] ...READ MORE

Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Law in Other Jurisdictions When Practicing Law Online

By Stephanie Kimbro | June 10, 2008 | Ethics, UPL | 1 Comment

Practicing law from a web-based virtual law office brings the risk of unwittingly establishing an attorney/client relationship regarding a legal matter that the virtual attorney is not licensed to handle. The unauthorized practice of law in other jurisdictions can be avoided by following some simple practice methods. First, the virtual law practitioner has the responsibility […] ...READ MORE