So, what messages is this law firm sending by having such an expansive “reception area”?
Looks expensive, huh? (It’s just me sitting here at the moment.)
– P
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I’m guessing they want you to think they’re so successful they can afford the rent without squishing everyone in like sardines.
Or optimistic that they’ll be able to fill it with staff one day
But the cynic in me just thinks that it looks like they’ve laid off half the staff, can’t get out of the lease and are trying to avoid the empty look.
*chuckle*
Yes, in my view, it’s definitely intended as a statement of opulence.
-P
Personally, this approach doesn’t impress me. Actually, it would turn me off me ever using them.
The customer is ultimately paying for this opulence? No thanks.
I prefer lawyers / accountants that are cheap.
Having austere, frugal offices is a good indication that this should be the case.
Rgds,
*p*
ps. I don’t like being kept waiting in reception either. Another reason to change lawyers…
On the whole, I agree with you poormastery. There’s no-one BUT the customers (clients) paying for that space, unless you consider that perhaps using a ‘prestige’ firm will somehow lead to a better ‘result’ or settlement figure being obtained.
Even better, avoid litigation. But sometimes one is the target of legal threats (or threats of threats) at such a level one has to take ‘advice’.
There’s a shed-load of posturing and bluster in the legal world (‘warfare in a suit’).
I would rather negotiate. – P