Which Office Is Right For You?
When setting up an appellate practice, many attorneys are faced with the daunting question of whether to have a typical "law office" with all of the required overhead expenses, or to maintain a home office. For many, the stigma of having a P.O. Box as an office address coupled with worries about security, mail collection, and lack of available support have scared people away from the home office alternative.
Enter the Virtual Office. A virtual office provides a wide range of services for home based attorneys. While still working at home, you can have your mail sent to the virtual office. They can sign for packages, allow use of conference rooms, and even provide some light administrative support. Carolyn Elefant (Myshingle.com) provides a great link to an article from the Chicago Business Leader (11/20/06) that gives an overview of the costs and services of HQ Global, one of the larger competitors in the virtual office space arena.
So, if you were struggling between home office vs traditional office, there may be an alternative out there for you.
