At a Lookout Point.

• Date: 01 November 2019
• Author: Stewart, John M.

In life and in law, change can occur suddenly like a tidal wave that crashes onto the shore or can happen over time as the waters that carved the Grand Canyon. When it comes to the legal profession, The Florida Bar stands at a lookout point over the seas of change, watching from an advantageous position for signs of major developments as they roll in. Through vigilance, we can be ready to respond to, and be prepared for, the future.

Technology has been a leading force in dramatically altering the way we practice. Highly lucrative and competitive alternative legal service providers have entered the online marketplace. According to the Florida Supreme Court's Commission on Access to Civil Justice--which was set up to study the unmet civil legal needs of disadvantaged and low- and moderate-income Floridians--people are downloading forms from the internet at a higher rate than ever...