
The practice caters to clients seeking convenience in navigating straightforward legal cases, who cannot afford traditional services or who are simply interested in saving money, Moore said. Once clients are set up in the portal, they have 24/7 access to documents pertaining to their case. Potential clients, which include individuals, small businesses and nonprofits, can set up a consultation with her on AVL’s website, or by calling its toll-free number. She has worked several cases in Northwest Arkansas, but her biggest client base is still in central Arkansas, she said. Using the Web-based software, M圜ase.com, Moore can take on clients from throughout the state. She now exclusively handles limited-scope cases through her online business, Arkansas Virtual Lawyer. Sherwood-based civil attorney Brooke Moore, for example, has embraced the practice. The idea is for legal service consumers to save money by not having to pay for full services. Experts say the legal industry is changing, and one way for attorneys to align with consumer demand is to offer the option for clients to receive limited-scope representation.Īlso called unbundled legal services, limited-scope representation is where an attorney and client agree that the attorney will handle only part of a legal matter, leaving other parts of the case, including filings and court appearances, in clients’ own hands.
