In the field of law, innovation is no more a fad or passing craze but rather a real and pressing need. The transformation in the legal environment that has occurred over the course of the last several decades makes it impossible for law firms and corporate counsels to continue conducting business in the same manner as they have in the past. Lawyers have a choice: either they can ride this wave, or they may run the danger of losing out on the opportunity to play in the major leagues of the legal business of the future. Innovation is important for both established businesses and new players in the market.
If attorneys are to continue to be useful in this shifting environment, they need to have a deep comprehension of why it is important to innovate in the legal field; this comprehension must go much beyond simple awareness of the hoopla around the topic.Rex Bradley, a private attorney in Missouri, has been working in the legal industry for more than three decades and is now all set to redefine the legal industry through his own firm, “E. Rex Bradley Law Firm.”
Innovation is the need of the hour
In the next twenty years, neither the external customers of a legal firm nor the internal clients of an organization will continue to accept work on the same terms as they did in the previous decade. It is not only a matter of billable hours but also of how efficiently work is done. No customer wants to go through the hassle of sifting through unclear price structures just to emerge on the other side with a big bill and a migraine. In today’s world, hundreds of legal service providers provide the same level of competence and work quality, but the ones who will thrive are the ones that are able to guarantee their customers a set amount of money for their services. Rex Bradley is among those who are striving hard to provide for their clients using a client-centric approach. After obtaining his law degree, he first worked as an assistant prosecutor in Boone County before moving on to defend clients in St. Charles County, Lincoln County, and Pike County. He has spent the bulk of his 37 years in private practice performing a broad array of tasks due to his optimistic attitude and desire to try new things. He has led the 45th and 11th Judicial Bar Associations as its head.
The advancement of technology has caused profound changes in internal procedures
Many lawyers have historically considered themselves to be master craftspeople. One day, those who hold on to this view will find themselves shut out of the legal system. The practice of law is now considered a scientific discipline rather than an art form. Modern management and technological advancements have made it essential for law firms and general counsels to update their processes to keep up with the times. In reality, legal technology can do the bulk of what used to be done exclusively by attorneys and paralegals. Every legal firm and corporate counsel is considering adopting some kind of process automation and bots. In 1977, Rex established his own law practice, known as the E. Rex Bradley Law Firm, P.C. The company’s lawyers assist with a wide variety of legal matters, including those involving personal injury, criminal defense, family law, workers’ compensation, debt collection, estate planning, and other similar matters. Considering the advancement in technology, the firm is now all set to automate various operations.