COVID-19 Reopening
As COVID-19 has changed how many of us are interacting with our families, friends, and co-workers at JSL Law, we have been trying to modernize our client communication process. Although we closed our office doors to non-staff as of mid-March, we are getting ready to reopen again on July 2. We will have hand sanitizer available for clients, and we are able to make sure social distancing protocols are followed. We will also be sanitizing our boardroom table, chairs, and other surfaces after each client meeting.
As we have implemented new technology during these unprecedented times, we have noticed a few themes from our clients. As many people are working remotely, have childcare responsibilities, or both, driving to a lawyer’s office might be inconvenient. After listening to our clients, we are happy to announce we are now able to meet with clients via Zoom video conferencing. This platform will allow you to speak with your lawyer from your computer or mobile device from the comfort of your home. Or a park. Or the beach. Or while walking the Seawall.
We hope that you can connect with us at a time and place that is comfortable for you. Usually, when someone is meeting with a lawyer, they already have some stress in their life. Hopefully, by being able to connect with your lawyer from your most comfortable chair and in an environment, you feel relaxed in, some of the stress might be reduced.
If you would like to have a “virtual meeting” with your lawyer, contact us, and we will take care of everything.
Of course, if you prefer to meet in person, our doors are always open to you!
COVID-19 Reopening Safety Update
As of mid-March, we made the difficult decision to close our doors to non-staff due to COVID-19. As some restrictions have lifted, and as the curve in BC has started to flatten, we are planning to reopen our doors on July 2, 2020. To ensure everyone’s safety, we will be implementing the following guidelines:
- Surfaces that are commonly touched, such as doorknobs, elevator buttons, light switches, equipment, and shared tools, will be regularly sanitized.
- All our staff has their private workspace to allow us to maintain 6 feet of space.
- If any of our staff are feeling symptomatic or have come in contact with symptomatic people, they will self-isolate and work from home
- We will only be meeting with one client at a time and making sure that we leave space between each client's appointment to allow us to sanitize common areas properly.
- We will have hand sanitizer and access to washroom facilities available for clients.
- We encourage clients to schedule meetings with us via Zoom video conferencing to limit in-person contact.
- We ask that clients bring their pen/paper to meetings; if this is not possible, we will provide a sanitized pen and new paper.
We are excited to reopen our doors, albeit in a controlled and safe manner!