Two days after writing about the first ever CLE program in the virtual world of Second Life, we find a very interesting story about a different type of virtual practice. It seems that Craig Johnson, Founder of Venture Law Group, is teaming up with RoseAnn Rotandaro and Andrea Chavez to start a “virtual practice”.

The practice, known as Virtual Law Partners, will operate without offices of any kind. There is no need for secretaries, assistants, or associates. Everything will be done online from the comfort of their own homes. Of course face to face meetings with clients may still be necessary, but will be conducted outside of any office setting.

This frees up the attorneys to practice on their own terms, and enjoy more free time than ever before. The venture is only the beginning of a growing trend of lawyers working from home. It will not be long before major firms begin to keep staff outside of the office.

The Virtual Law Partners (VLP) have the ability to set their own rates, though the average hourly rate will be lower because of the low cost nature of running the practice. A number of other lawyers have been recruited and joined the team. They are bringing their own clients with them and things are looking good already. To read more, check out this article on Law.com.