Lizzy McLellan is a senior editor on ALM's business of law desk. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @LizzyMcLell
February 25, 2020 | Pro Mid Market
'Big Firm-Trained' Boutique Sutton Pakfar Keys on Efficiency, Young Lawyer Retention"Our business model, which our clients rely on, is that 100% of our attorneys are 'big firm trained.' However, unlike the big firms, our clients receive significant partner-level attention on every matter," Nader Pakfar, managing partner, says.
By Lizzy McLellan
7 minute read
February 25, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Cozen O'Connor Sees Profits Jump as Investments Pay OffThe firm has seen strong revenue growth for several years in a row, but this year revenue per lawyer was also up significantly.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
February 24, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Duane Morris Posted Revenue, Profit Gains While Courting MergerThe firm grew revenue 3.8% and profits per equity partner 5.1% amid talks for its recent combination with Satterlee Stephens.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
February 20, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Eckert Seamans Claims 'No Ethical Inconsistencies' in Casino, Gambling WorkThe firm acknowledged that it ended its client relationship with Pace-O-Matic in January, but said it had already cleared any conflicts related to longtime client Parx Casino.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
February 19, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. Firms Beat Industry on Revenue, Profit Growth: Citi SurveyStrategic investments by Pennsylvania-based firms seem to be bearing fruit, as the region saw more partner profit growth than most others in 2019.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
February 19, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Gaming Device Co. Sues Eckert Seamans Over Parx Casino RepresentationFormer client Pace-O-Matic said in a federal lawsuit that Eckert Seamans dropped the company like a "hot potato" when it brought up the alleged conflict.
By Lizzy McLellan
3 minute read
February 19, 2020 | Law.com
Lawyers Reveal True Depth of Mental Health StrugglesALM's latest Mental Health and Substance Abuse Survey shows that the problems of depression, anxiety and substance abuse among lawyers and legal professionals may be worse than realized. At the same time, more people in the profession seem open to addressing it.
By Lizzy McLellan
13 minute read
February 18, 2020 | Pro Mid Market
Question of the Week: Bond Schoeneck's COO on Being a Better Adviser to Clients"The new law firm business model is about lawyers and law firms positioning themselves as trusted business advisers, as opposed to providing legal-specific advice only," David Otte says.
By Lizzy McLellan
2 minute read
February 18, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Head Count Growth Drives Revenue Gains at Saul Ewing as Firm's Footprint SpreadsStill adjusting to a 2017 merger that brought the firm a Midwest and Florida presence, Saul Ewing also added a Minneapolis group in 2019.
By Lizzy McLellan
5 minute read
February 12, 2020 | Pro Mid Market
California Appellate Law Group Brings Work-Life Balance to a Niche PracticeChairman Ben Feuer says his firm's model is especially appealing to millennials like him, or lawyers of any generation who want to practice appellate law without the Big Law atmosphere and pressures.
By Lizzy McLellan
9 minute read