Joel A Rose

November 06, 2008 | The Legal Intelligencer

When money is tight and firms have had to make dramatic and drastic changes, the firm's managing partner or executive committee is obligated to provide more information to partners about the firm, for overseeing and evaluating operations and policy and determining an appropriate course of action to ensure the firm's viability.

By Joel A. Rose

8 minute read

April 03, 2008 | Law.com

Finding a merger candidate can be a daunting process. However, integrating a merged group of attorneys into a new firm's culture, practice environment and organizational structure so that attorneys from both firms work as one may be a greater challenge.

By Joel A. Rose

7 minute read

October 09, 2007 | Law.com

Distribution of profits is frequently one of the most potentially disruptive experiences that partners or shareholders have to face.

By Joel A. Rose

10 minute read

March 07, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

Administrators in the more progressive and better-managed law firms play a critical role in planning and conducting firm retreats.

By Joel A. Rose

6 minute read

June 20, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

A law firm's objective should be to grow in a manner that is profitable, enhances the firm's ability to serve its clients, attracts new clients and advances the partners' collective goals.

By Joel A. Rose

6 minute read

March 20, 2006 | The Legal Intelligencer

Clients are increasingly frustrated with shortcomings of the hourly rate system. One of their major complaints with hourly billing is that it provides no incentive for attorneys to be efficient. Rather, there is an incentive to be inefficient. The more ho

By Joel A. Rose

13 minute read

September 19, 2005 | The Legal Intelligencer

For partners in many law firms, the world has never appeared to be as hostile, bewildering or financially unstable as it does today. The complexities and uncertainties of the changing economic and professional environment have created special financial pr

By Joel A. Rose

7 minute read

August 15, 2005 | The Legal Intelligencer

Finding a merger candidate can be a daunting process. However, integrating a merged group of attorneys into a "new" firm's culture, practice environment and organizational structure so that attorneys from both firms work as one may be a greater challenge.

By Joel A. Rose

7 minute read

October 25, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

Law firms are increasingly turning to retreats to help solve management problems, improve personal relationships and increase team spirit. But a retreat will not succeed unless adequate time and effort have gone into the planning process.

By Joel A. Rose

9 minute read

December 06, 2007 | Law.com

Managing partners, financial partners, members of executive committees and administrators must devote more of their time today to planning and managing their firms' finances. This article describes six aspects of law firm management and economics recommended to assist improving a firm's cash flow.

By Joel A. Rose

11 minute read