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Law Firm Office Relocation & Project Management Case Study | Cohn & Swartzon LLP

Relocation Strategies successfully managed the office relocation and project management of Cohn & Swartzon LLP, a California personal injury law firm headquartered in Irvine. The seven-month relocation project included furniture procurement, move planning, vendor coordination, cable infrastructure design, interior signage, and on-site project management. Despite construction delays and schedule changes, the relocation was completed through proactive coordination that minimized disruption to daily legal operations.

Project Detail	Information
Client	Cohn & Swartzon LLP
Industry	Law Firm
Service	Office Relocation Project Management
Project Type	Law Office Relocation
Employees	13
Office Size	7,000 SF
Location	Irvine, California
Duration	7 Months
Core Services	Move Management, Furniture Procurement, Vendor Coordination, Cable Planning, Interior Signage

Cohn & Swartzon required a carefully coordinated office relocation while simultaneously managing construction delays, revised office layouts, changing furniture lead times, and evolving project schedules. Like many law firms, maintaining business continuity, protecting confidential client information, and ensuring attorneys and staff could transition into a fully operational workspace were essential project objectives.

Results

✔ Successfully relocated a 7,000-square-foot law office

✔ Coordinated multiple vendors throughout a seven-month relocation

✔ Managed construction schedule changes without disrupting move planning

✔ Oversaw executive office and conference room furniture procurement

✔ Coordinated specialized relocation of custom furnishings

✔ Developed project budgets and managed implementation

✔ Delivered a successful office relocation despite changing project timelines

Why This Project Matters

Law firms require more than a traditional office move. Client confidentiality, attorney productivity, courtroom schedules, secure technology, and document accessibility must all be protected throughout the relocation process. Relocation Strategies coordinated every phase of Cohn & Swartzon’s office relocation to help minimize disruption while keeping the project aligned with changing construction schedules and vendor timelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you relocate a law firm without disrupting client service?

Law firm relocations require detailed planning, secure technology migration, phased move scheduling, and vendor coordination to minimize disruption. Relocation Strategies develops customized relocation plans that help attorneys and staff maintain productivity while protecting confidential client information throughout the move.

What is included in law firm relocation project management?

Law firm relocation project management typically includes budgeting, move planning, vendor procurement, furniture coordination, technology planning, cable infrastructure, employee communications, onsite move management, occupancy readiness, and post-move support. Every phase is coordinated to reduce risk and maintain business continuity.

How long does a law firm office relocation take?

Planning timelines vary depending on office size, construction schedules, furniture procurement, and technology requirements. While the physical move may occur over a weekend or in phases, many law firm relocations require several months of planning to coordinate vendors, construction activities, IT infrastructure, and occupancy readiness successfully.