Law Practice,
State Bar & Bar Associations
Aug. 23, 2019
Is nonlawyer ownership signaling the end for solo/small firms?
Some kind of change is likely, but rather than lament or voice resistance rooted in primarily protectionist motivations, explore how such disruption can be an opportunity.
Joe Donnini
Legal Value FirmFounding Attorney
Email: joe@joedonnini.com
LVF is one of the first retail law firm franchises.
If nonlawyers are permitted to perform certain legal functions, won't that strip attorneys of work they eagerly seek? If nonlawyers are able to invest or otherwise partner with lawyers in law firms, is the demise of several solo/small firms the likely result, or will it at least put a severe dent in their survival?
By now, many are aware that the State Bar of California is considering fundamental changes to the practice of law based ...
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