Office Design for a Law Office

This office design for a law office had everything, u shape desks, l shape desks, conference tables, office cubicles, reception desk, and lounge furniture. For lawyers and other legal professionals, the right office design can make a world of difference in their productivity and success. The firm had been in the same location for decades…they were ready for new location and fresh look.

From selecting the footprint for their desks to the height of the cubicles, many aspects were considered with the design. When it comes to finding the best office setup, there’s no one-size-fits-all – each law firm should evaluate what is best for their own practice. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the background discussion this law office had for their new office!

 

Lay-out for Law Office 

You can see in this lay-out all the furniture we installed.

Private Offices for Law Firm

The largest part of this office was the desks. Most offices have a U shaped desks, 2 guest chairs, and bookcase.  In our first meeting with the client, we walked around their existing offices.  We wanted to see how they worked.  Did they have desks and credenzas?  How big was the footprint of the desks?  How much storage did they have?  

What we saw in that walk through was a lot of desk credenza sets with 36″ deep desks by 72″ desk in length.  That wasn’t surprising as that was the most the popular size years ago when big computers would sit on desks.  Before we moved to 30″ deep desks and a U shape, we discussed whether that would be too much of a transition for partners.  In the end, the 30″ deep desks were on quickship and the partners felt like the 6″ of depth wasn’t a big deal.  Also, they wanted to go to a U shape vs. the desk credenza set-up.  

Next, we had a few offices of L shaped desks.  These were for junior partners in the firm.  One tip when you are installing private offices is to think about the power and data location on the wall.  You want to make sure and get a power strip that is long enough to reach for where folks will set their computer.  The client brought these power strips early in the install to help with desk placement.  If we had them after install, the desks would have had to be moved multiple times.  

 

Conference Table for a Law Office

Every office needs a conference table.  We have this guide to help figure out what conference table will fit in a what size room.  In this office, we had one large conference room with a 16′ conference table.  We had power grommets for the conveniency to plug a laptop in the top of the table.  They stayed consistent with the laminate choice to match the private office.  

Collaboration Tables

In addition to the conference table, we installed collaboration tables in bar height.  These 8 foot tables are nice for smaller meetings.  The blue chairs are comfortable and work well with the blue accent wall.  

Reception Area for Law Office

When it came to the reception area, we again looked at the current set-up.  When they get clients, there are usually just a couple of folks.  This led to the decision to go with a sofa and love seat.   The accent table laminate matches the rest of the office design.  This combo is a light gray and more items we did on quickship.  

In Stock Reception Desk

In the original plan, the client was going to move their existing reception desk.  Because things never go completely as planned, the reception desk did not survive the move.  We quickly ordered this in stock reception desk and had it installed shortly there after.  

 

In conclusion, we love how this office design for a law office turned out.  We hope this furniture takes them decades into the future!  

A law office has privacy requirements that most industries do not. Attorney-client privilege means conversations cannot carry beyond the room. Confidential documents need secure workspaces. And the reception and waiting area is often the first impression a client has of the firm. If you are building out or renovating a law office, here are the products we recommend beyond the layout shown on this page.

Private Offices with Doors for Attorneys

Attorney offices need doors that close and walls that minimize sound transfer. Our cubicles with doors create fully enclosed offices without drywall construction. We build these from 85″ to 107″ tall — the taller configurations significantly reduce conversational bleed between offices. For a law firm, we typically recommend the tallest panels available with solid construction rather than plexiglass. Sliding doors work well for smaller offices where a swing door would eat into the usable floor space.

Open Workstations for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Not every role in a law firm needs a door. Paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff work well in cubicle wall panels configured at 53″ to 67″ heights. This gives them seated privacy for focused document review while keeping the workspace open enough for the collaboration that legal support work requires. For firms where paralegals handle sensitive case files, the taller panels provide the visual privacy that the work demands.

Executive Desks for Attorney Offices

The desk in an attorney’s office sets the tone for every client meeting. We custom-build executive U-shaped desks  and L-shaped desks in wood, laminate, and mixed styles. U-shaped configurations work well for attorneys because the return surface provides space for an open case file while the main surface handles the meeting or phone call in front of them. We size every desk to the specific office dimensions — especially important in law firms where offices vary from partner-sized to associate-sized within the same floor.

Waiting Room Furniture for Client Reception

Your waiting area is where clients form their first impression of the firm. Mismatched furniture or worn seating undermines the credibility you have spent years building. We carry waiting room chairs and seating  designed for professional environments — clean lines, durable upholstery, and coordinated styles that communicate competence before anyone says a word. For firms with higher client volume, we recommend commercial-grade seating that maintains its appearance after years of daily use.

Office Dividers and Sound Privacy

For open areas that need separation — between the reception desk and the office area, around a file room, or to create a paralegal workstation zone — our freestanding office dividers provide visual and acoustic privacy without construction. The acoustic panel options absorb conversational sound, which matters in a law firm where you cannot have case discussions carrying into the hallway or waiting area. For the highest level of acoustic privacy, pair dividers with a sound masking system  — the combination handles both visual and acoustic separation.

We have designed law offices from solo practitioners to multi-attorney firms. Every project starts with a rough layout of your floor plan, moves to a rendering so you can see exactly how the space will look and function, and finishes with material and finish selection. If you are planning a law office buildout — whether it is outfitting one partner office or designing an entire floor — contact us to start the conversation. Email nikim@greencleandesigns.com or call/text 913-701-4847.