I'm a reporter covering the business of law, focusing on Florida-based and national law firms for the Daily Business Review, The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications. Reach me at: [email protected] or on Twitter at @dan_roe_.
March 08, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler Posts Flat Revenue, Profit IncreaseThe single-office law firm bested its strong 2019 performance with a conservative management structure, firm leaders said.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
March 05, 2021 | Daily Business Review
With Patience and PPP Money, Shutts & Bowen Finished 2020 With Characteristic GrowthThe firm reported its 22nd consecutive year of revenue and net income growth while a $9.63 million PPP loan helped the firm avoid layoffs and widespread payouts.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
March 05, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Legal Jobs Multiply Following Historic Month in DealmakingFebruary continued a trend of steady growth for the legal industry as the profession climbs out of its April 2020 trough.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
March 04, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Coral Gables Law Firm, Florida Memorial University Announce Joint Talent 'Pipeline' for Black LawyersThe FMU Legal Scholars Pipeline Program is a partnership between the university and Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman. The firm's attorneys will mentor Black high school and college students with the goal of law school admittance.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
March 04, 2021 | The American Lawyer
At More Than a Dozen Firms, 2020 Layoffs Were Followed by Partner Profit WindfallsAsked whether job cuts were necessary, some firm leaders said layoffs were needed for the health of their firms in the moment while others said the cuts were not expense-cutting moves.
By Dan Roe
10 minute read
March 02, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Miami Lawyer Leads Jones Day's New State AG PracticeAntonio Dias, like many partners at the Ohio-based Am Law 100 firm, has decades of experience representing clients in matters involving state attorneys general. But the firm is putting a name to the practice as corporations anticipate greater scrutiny from state AGs under the Biden administration.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
March 01, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Two Boutiques Combine Amid Uptick in Client M&A DemandThe new firm, Lorium PLLC, will focus on several areas including corporate and M&A, IP and restructuring matters.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
March 01, 2021 | The Recorder
Procopio Posts Record Revenue After Year of Cuts, PPP Money and Resilient ClientsThe San Diego firm's 2020 was an amalgam of prevailing trends in the Am Law 200: Layoffs in spring, a $5.5 million PPP loan, and surprisingly resilient clients that came through for a year of record revenue and 27% more income.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
February 25, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Faced With 'Drastic Economic Situation,' Greenspoon Leaders Made Tough CallsAfter staff and attorney layoffs, Greenspoon Marder finished the year down 14.5% in revenue. "By taking the actions that we did, we ended up at the end of 2020 in a very strong position," said the firm's co-founder.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
February 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Denver's Holland & Hart Hit Paydirt in the PandemicAfter years of stagnant revenue and dwindling head count, the 401-lawyer law firm posted a 10% jump in revenue and 12% more profits per partner as practices including corporate, M&A, intellectual property, and private wealth and tax saw high demand.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
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