6 comprehensive guides covering everything California attorneys need to know about remote depositions, virtual hearings, online client intake, security, AI ethics, and cross-border practice. Practical tools included.
Remote practice in California is here to stay. But the rules are scattered across court orders, ethics opinions, and unwritten customs.
California attorneys face a patchwork of rules for virtual practice. Each court has different remote appearance policies. Ethics rules on AI and client data keep evolving. Cross-border practice risks are unclear. Miss one requirement and you're facing a Bar complaint.
One comprehensive resource that consolidates California's remote practice rules, provides practical checklists, and includes ready-to-use tools. Written by a California-licensed attorney who practices virtually.
California attorneys who handle remote depositions, appear at virtual hearings, conduct online client intake, use AI tools in practice, or serve clients across state lines. Solo practitioners to large firms.
This hub is built by a California attorney who has conducted hundreds of remote depositions, virtual hearings, and online client consultations. I've dealt with the tech failures, the discovery disputes about remote appearances, and the ethics questions about AI tools. These guides aren't theoretical - they're based on real California practice.
Each area gets dedicated treatment with California-specific rules and practical workflows.
Each guide provides deep coverage of California-specific requirements with practical implementation steps.
CCP 2025.310 requirements, platform selection, exhibit protocols, objection handling for remote proceedings, court reporter coordination, and deposition notice language.
Read Guide →Court-by-court remote appearance policies (LA, SF, Orange, San Diego, and more), appearance request procedures, technical requirements, and backup plans.
Read Guide →Virtual consultation best practices, e-signature requirements under California law, identity verification, engagement letter essentials, and fee agreement compliance.
Read Guide →California State Bar ethics opinions on AI, ChatGPT usage policies, cloud storage requirements, data breach notification, and client communication security.
Read Guide →California's multi-jurisdictional practice rules, temporary practice provisions, UPL risks and safe harbors, fee sharing restrictions, and advertising across state lines.
Read Guide →The main hub page with quick links to all guides, interactive tools, deadline calculator, and searchable index of California virtual practice resources.
View Hub →Beyond the guides, the hub includes ready-to-use tools for California virtual practice.
California-specific deadline calculators for deposition notices, discovery responses, and motion filing. Accounts for court holidays and COVID-era extensions.
Downloadable checklists for remote depositions and virtual hearings. Tech setup verification, backup plan protocols, and exhibit preparation steps.
Sample opening scripts for remote depositions, virtual hearing appearances, and online client consultations. California-specific language included.
Every guide includes links to relevant tools. The deadline calculators are built into the hub interface. Checklists and scripts are downloadable as PDFs. No separate purchase or subscription required.
Common questions about the California Virtual Practice Hub.
No. The hub provides educational information about California virtual practice rules. It's designed to help you understand the requirements and implement best practices. For advice specific to your situation or client matters, consult with a legal ethics attorney or the California State Bar Ethics Hotline.
Attorneys shouldn't have to pay hundreds of dollars for CLE programs to learn the basics of virtual practice. This hub consolidates publicly available information into a usable format. Attorneys who use this resource sometimes become clients for custom work - engagement letters, policy drafting, or ethics consultations.
Guides are updated as rules change. Each guide shows its last update date. Court policies for remote appearances change frequently - we track the major California counties. If you notice something outdated, email me.
The hub focuses on California state court practice and California State Bar ethics rules. Federal court remote appearance rules vary by district and judge - check the specific court's local rules and judge's standing orders.
Yes. I help California attorneys with virtual practice setup, engagement letter drafting, AI usage policies, and ethics consultations. Book a consultation to discuss your needs.
This hub is California-specific. Many principles apply broadly, but the specific rules, ethics opinions, and court policies are California-focused. If there's demand, I may create hubs for other major jurisdictions.
Start with the hub. When you need hands-on help with virtual practice setup or ethics compliance, I'm here.
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