As the law firm community rebounds from the Great Recession, many firms across the country are rethinking their office spaces. Moving offices makes a lot of sense for several reasons, including changing geography, reducing overhead, and seeking an environment that fosters an efficient and collaborative approach to practicing law. As a result, some firms are exploring more modern, open offices. Others seek to consolidate space and procure a less expensive lease.
For many firms, part of moving involves streamlining materials, updating document retention protocols, and even disposing of files or equipment that are no longer needed. But a move also could implicate the firm’s obligations to retain or destroy documents and client files. Attorneys and law firms on the move can take steps to reduce these risks, as described below.
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