Comments on: Being A Virtual Lawyer Is All Mindset, Not Technology

By: 2010 Review of Virtual Law Practice in the News « Virtual Law Practice

2010 Review of Virtual Law Practice in the News « Virtual Law Practice — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:34:58 +0000

[...] “Being a Virtual Lawyer is all Mindset, Not Technology, Legal Practice Pro, Jay Fleischman, July 20, 2010. [...]

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:38:14 +0000

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By: JayFleischman

JayFleischman — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:05:50 +0000

Michelle, being plugged in doesn't equal being accessible 24/7. I make it clear with my clients that there are boundaries, and they need to be respected. There are always going to be clients who do not work well with you, and it's just fine to part ways with them based on that basis.

By: Michelle Kainen

Michelle Kainen — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:39:35 +0000

I feel like I am "plugged in" all the time and I have a brick and mortar office (literally). I find that email has become too easy and a client expects immediate feedback. God forbid I might be arguing a motion or driving down the interstate. I recently told a client (who abuses email contact) that her "quick question" would in fact require substantial analysis and that she should schedule an appointment to come in so we could discuss it. She never called. Once it became less convenient for her, she decided that the question wasn't really important after all. I find that a lot. Do you have this experience and if so, how do you handle it?

By: Lisa Dimonte

Lisa Dimonte — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:56:36 +0000

Thanks for sharing your favorite tips, Jay!

By: Following the Virtual Lawyer Mindset « Virtual Law Practice

Following the Virtual Lawyer Mindset « Virtual Law Practice — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:33:42 +0000

[...] 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 [...]

By: eastbaybk

eastbaybk — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:21:20 +0000

My husband (with my help) runs a part time virtual bk office.. it works pretty darned well! He uses ringcentral which provided him an office phone number which then routes to whatever phone he wants it to (usually mine as I answer his phone). He also can send/receive faxes through ring central. It's worked quite well. He meets clients evening/weekends at an executive suite office that he pays a friend to use. Overhead is very very low which is great. Thanks for the additional tips as to how to go virtual. Very helpful.

By: eastbaybk

eastbaybk — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:21:20 +0000