LEGAL FEES: CHANGING LANDSCAPE

Alternative billing arrangements According to Larry Primeaux, the construction of legal fees is undergoing a metamorphosis in reaction to changing economics. Fact is, indeed, that you read everywhere that law firms (lawyers, advocates, attorneys) have to change. The system of “hourly rate billing” in particular has to take the rap. “In this economy, at least… Continue reading LEGAL FEES: CHANGING LANDSCAPE

LAWYERS AND BILLABLE HOURS

What is wrong with this exactly? You read everywhere that law firms (lawyers, advocates, attorneys) have to change. Lawyers are too conservative. They hold on to the past and are anything but innovative. As the economic climate deteriorates the call for change becomes increasingly stronger. The system of “hourly rate billing” in particular has to… Continue reading LAWYERS AND BILLABLE HOURS