The Pros and Cons of Virtual Law Firms | The Josh Gerben Show

In this episode, I share the pros and cons of running a virtual law firm based on my own experience with this style of practice. When I first started my firm in 2008, I wanted the flexibility to work wherever and whenever I needed to, so I didn't invest in a fancy office space. All I needed was my laptop and an internet connection. As my solo-practice became a small team that continued to grow over the years, I still maintained my virtual roots. After 11 years, I now run a quasi-virtual law firm, with attorneys working remotely and support staff in a small office. Here are the pros and cons of virtual law firms that I learned over a decade of running and growing my practice. Pros of Virtual Law Firms: 1. Physical location is flexible 2. Lack of commute 3. Flexible schedule 4. Keeps you tech savvy 5. Access to world-wide talent Cons of Virtual Law Firms: 1. Emotional disconnect 2. Lack of team unity 3. Support staff management Timestamps: 00:40 - Josh's experience running a virtual law firm 02:42 - Pros of a virtual law firm 07:00 - Cons of a virtual law firm View the show notes: http://bit.ly/2oazsSA Listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2o9iXpU Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ngO173 Visit https://joshgerben.com/ to learn more. --------------- View the show notes here: https://bit.ly/3OU7ZhA Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Ic9ELG Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3IbMu84 Follow the show on social media for extra content! LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2USRdEz Instagram: http://bit.ly/2KMFmnx Facebook: http://bit.ly/2DpO2Kw Start, run, and grow your law practice with Josh Gerben. This show discusses law firm management, legal marketing, the art of hustling, and everything else they didn’t teach you in law school. Join Josh and learn how to obtain more clients for your law practice, build a personal brand, implement powerful systems to increase the efficiency of your law firm, increase your revenues, and put yourself in the position for a fulfilling and secure legal career. Josh Gerben is the founder of Gerben IP, a state-of-the-art law firm that has won national and international recognition for its ability to deliver high-quality legal services at a fraction of the cost of big law firms. About Josh: https://www.gerbenlaw.com/about/josh-... About Gerben IP: https://www.gerbenlaw.com/about/

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