David Mcmahon

July 25, 2013 | Inside Counsel

There are some creative tools that in house counsel can utilize to assure that the hourly litigation rates which are charged are reasonable and appropriate.

By David McMahon

9 minute read

July 11, 2013 | Inside Counsel

The Supreme Court has stated that a reasonable hourly rate is generally equated to the prevailing market rate for attorneys providing comparable services.

By David McMahon

10 minute read

June 27, 2013 | Inside Counsel

In complex litigation, the lack of oversight in managing defense counsel, and the failure of defense counsel to follow billing guidelines, can result in overly inflated fees and costs from improper billing.

By David McMahon

6 minute read

June 13, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Since the early 1990s, my firm has worked on a multitude of cases addressing issues relating to litigation management, the necessity and reasonableness of attorneys fees and the ethics of hourly billing.

By David McMahon

6 minute read

May 30, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Litigation management guidelines are intended to provide guidance and structure to a law firm, particularly in its handling of complex litigation.

By David McMahon

13 minute read

May 16, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Insurers and third-party payors frequently retain our firm to determine whether the bills generated by outside counsel are reasonable.

By David McMahon

11 minute read