The pandemic has changed the way many Americans, including lawyers, conduct business. Hybrid work schedules and remote depositions or court appearances have resulted in many firms or lawyers reevaluating the need for (and substantial cost of) traditional physical office spaces.

Simple overhead to rent space for a law practice can include the costs of commercial leases, office supplies and more. Firms with a number of lawyers can share the burden of such costs, but other solo practitioners or small firms are considering whether there is another option.