Law Firm Management & Structure
Physical Office Requirements for New York Law Firms
Remote work for lawyers is commonplace these days. With the blessing of ABA Opinion 495 (Dec. 2020) and state ethics rules, it’s now routine for attorneys to practice virtually in jurisdictions where they’re licensed, without being physically located in them. In New York, however, remote practice is still governed by Judiciary Law § 470. Under […]
California’s Law Firm Registration and Renewal Process is Now Online
Effective September 1, 2025, the State Bar of California implemented a new online registration and renewal process for all law corporations and partnerships, and has stated that it will not accept paper submissions going forward. The State Bar now will require all law firms first to register for Agency Billing, their online portal for managing […]
Choosing Limited Liability for Your New York Law Firm
Limited liability is a smart choice for any law firm. It shields owners’ personal assets from the firm’s contractual debts and other liabilities and from liability for malpractice by other partners or owners in the firm. The forms of limited-liability entities available for law firms differ from state to state. In New York, a law […]