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NAME FIRMS ARE NO LONGER DRIVING THE BUS — The legal world is now more competitve than ever – and will stay this way. The economic downturn has forced corporations, agencies, etc. to tighten their own belts. They are bringing more work in-house, terminating more long-term relationships, and insisting on new pricing strategies. Smart law firms, especially mid-sized groups, have been known to provide excellent skills and client support. This is the time to take advantage of the current market and recognize tha the “name” firms are no longer “driving the bus.
NAME FIRMS ARE NO LONGER DRIVING THE BUS — The legal world is now more competitve than ever – and will stay this way. The economic downturn has forced corporations, agencies, etc. to tighten their own belts. They are bringing more work in-house, terminating more long-term relationships, and insisting on new pricing strategies. Smart law firms, especially mid-sized groups, have been known to provide excellent skills and client support. This is the time to take advantage of the current market and recognize tha the “name” firms are no longer “driving the bus.
End of year collections are crucial for law firms because they allow them to maximize their revenue for the year, impacting profitability, partner distributions and bonus calculations by ensuring outstanding invoices are paid before the year closes, which is especially important for meeting financial targets and managing cash flow throughout the firm.
Law firms and companies in the professional services space must recognize that clients are conducting extensive online research before making contact. Prospective buyers are no longer waiting for meetings with partners or business development professionals to understand the firm's offerings. Instead, they are seeking out information on their own, and they want to do it quickly and efficiently.
Through a balanced approach that combines incentives with accountability, firms can navigate the complexities of returning to the office while maintaining productivity and morale.
The paradigm of legal administrative support within law firms has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade. But this begs the question: are the changes to administrative support successful, and do law firms feel they are sufficiently prepared to meet future business needs?
Counsel should include in its analysis of a case the taxability of the anticipated and sought after damages as the tax effect could be substantial.