The Benefits of Working with a Solo Attorney

Community association boards have the option to work with either a solo attorney or a firm composed of two or more attoneys. Many boards decide to work with a solo attorney due to three significant benefits that are unique to that situation. First, they know that the same experienced and knowledgable attorney will be providing them with legal guidance in all matters. A firm, on the other hand, can assign different attorneys with varying levels of experience and knowledge to them depending on the type of legal service that they request. Second, they know that the attorney-client relationship will have continuity in terms of rapport and history. A firm, on the other hand, can assign different attorneys with varying communication styles and limited information about past matters to them, and those assigned attorneys may not remain with that firm for very long. Third, they know that they will save money over time because a solo attorney has lower overhead expenses than a firm and will not need to periodically familiarize themselves with previous matters as new attorneys at a firm will be required to do. Given these benefits, your board should consider working with a solo attorney in the future.