{
  "id": 3899332,
  "title": "Wheels of justice: UAE's own 'Lincoln Lawyer' turns van into mobile office to beat traffic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/wheels-of-justice-uaes-own-lincoln-lawyer-turns-van-into-mobile",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T05:40:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/28/wheels-of-justice-uaes-own-lincoln-lawyer-turns-van-into-mobile-office-to-beat-traffic/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Emirati lawyer Abdullah Al Nasser discovered a way to avoid traffic jams and boost his legal practice. While stuck in a jam, he made a virtual conference call from the roadside, sparking an idea to transform his Mercedes Maybach van into a mobile office. This concept echoes the popular novel and film, The Lincoln Lawyer, about a defense attorney who uses his car as an office to navigate Los Angeles traffic.\n\nAl Nasser, founder of Araa Advocates Group, explained that the van enables him to conduct consultations, client meetings, and team discussions from the road. The van is connected to the internet, allowing him to work remotely. With a large screen, he can hold virtual meetings with clients, and the space can also accommodate face-to-face consultations during his drives across the UAE.\n\nMore than 70% of his legal services are provided from the van, giving him the flexibility to serve clients more efficiently. Clients appreciate the unique experience, as it brings the lawyer's service closer to them. One Sudanese resident in Dubai, Salah Ahmed, was surprised when the lawyer arrived at his doorstep in a van. Ahmed found the experience innovative and praised the lawyer's ability to discuss his case, hold virtual meetings with his team, and sign contracts in the van—all contributing to a smooth and quick service.\n\nFor Al Nasser, the mobile office reflects broader changes in business practices in the UAE, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital services and remote work. He emphasized that the van helps reduce traffic congestion and lower emissions, making the legal process more environmentally friendly. However, he clarified that he cannot attend court remotely from the van due to court requirements for quiet, appropriate settings during hearings. Nonetheless, the advanced technology in the van allows him to provide most legal services from the road, showcasing the potential of technology to promote workplace flexibility.",
  "summary": "When Emirati lawyer Abdullah Al Nasser found himself running late for a meeting in Ajman after being stuck in a traffic jam, he was driven to make a change. He swiftly cut through the congestion , pulled over to the roadside and connected to the internet to make a virtual conference call. That experience made him reflect on how much of his daily work could be carried out without being tied to a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Emirati lawyer Abdullah Al Nasser converts Mercedes Maybach van into mobile office.",
    "Van equipped with internet and large screen for virtual meetings and consultations.",
    "Over 70% of Al Nasser's legal services conducted from mobile office, improving efficiency."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Emirati lawyer Abdullah Al Nasser's mobile office van enables him to serve clients more efficiently, reflecting broader changes in UAE business practices, particularly the shift to digital services and remote work.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Wheels of justice: UAE's own 'Lincoln Lawyer' turns van into mobile office to beat traffic",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/wheels-of-justice-uaes-own-lincoln-lawyer-turns-van-into-mobile-3901352",
        "published": "2026-08-28T05:40:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}