Environmental Law
Law Firms Find Going ‘Green’ is Easy, and a Client-Pleaser
Posted Aug 18, 2008, 11:11 am CDT
By Martha Neil
From sending rejection letters by e-mail instead of regular mail to eliminating bottled water and investigating alternative energy sources, a growing number of law firms throughout New Jersey are increasingly focused on "green" alternatives to traditional practices that waste resources.
Doing so not only cuts costs over time but is a selling point with clients and potential law school hires, reports the Newark Star-Ledger. For attorneys in some energy-related practice areas, too, having a green office helps demonstrate their familiarity and dedication concerning the laws on which they are advising clients.
There are many areas in which conservation is possible, law firms are finding. Among them, eliminating paper—or using both sides—is a common focus. In New Jersey, court… Continue reading...
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