In recent years, several large law firms have gained attention
by centralizing their back-office functions offsite — usually
in locations with cheaper rent and labor costs than in the cities
where they base their legal services.
Such setups generally are unrealistic for smaller firms.
Nevertheless, you can reap similar advantages by outsourcing some
of your functions. The same advances in technology that make
centralization possible for big firms can make effective
outsourcing possible for other firms.
When Expertise Matters
Law firm administrators and managers know that running a
successful practice requires much more than legal expertise. Often
the most challenging aspect of the legal services business is
keeping the firm's critical functions running smoothly,
including:
