Meredith Hobbs
Meredith Hobbs writes about the Atlanta legal community and the business of law. Contact her at [email protected] or 404.419.2837. On Twitter: @MeredithHobbs.
March 04, 2021 | Pro Mid Market
Expense Planning In 2021 Is A Moving Target For Midsize FirmsLast year's unexpected profit jumps from expense savings won't last. But it's unclear when normal activities, and expenses, will resume.
By Meredith Hobbs
7 minute read
March 04, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Randy Evans Lands at Squire After Return From AmbassadorshipThe trial lawyer and Republican heavy-hitter is returning to full-time law practice as a partner at Squire Patton Boggs.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
March 03, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Troutman Pepper's Midyear Merger Produced Revenue and Profit GainsThe firm's year-end totals amount to 2.1% revenue growth and a 17.2% jump in net income compared with the combined 2019 financials of its predecessor firms.
By Meredith Hobbs
9 minute read
March 03, 2021 | The American Lawyer
It's a Buyer's Market for Law Firm Real Estate, as Many Mull Office Space OptionsEven in the most competitive major markets, landlords are eager to keep law firm tenants and get new ones.
By Meredith Hobbs
5 minute read
February 26, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Uncertainty Swirls Over Law Firm Budgets, as Lawyers Face 'Critical Unknowns' in 2021For law firms, key questions remain over when litigation activity resumes and how much expenses increase as business activity returns to in person.
By Meredith Hobbs
5 minute read
February 25, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Women Make Up a Majority of 14 Partner Promotions at Six FirmsDentons, Kilpatrick, Drew Eckl and Beasley Allen, among others, have announced new partners.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
February 23, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Even With Equity Partner Expansion, Morris Manning Increased ProfitsThe Atlanta-based firm posted a hefty 23.5% increase in net income as demand rebounded in the second half of 2020.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
February 23, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Alston & Bird, Amid Busy Lateral Hiring Year, Boosts ProfitsProfit per equity partner increased 8.1% to $2,434,000 in a year when the firm added the highest number of lateral partners in its history.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
February 18, 2021 | Daily Report Online
King & Spalding's Revenue, Profit Soared as Demand for Partner Time Picked UpProfits per equity partner passed the $3.5 million mark, even though the firm expanded its equity partner ranks by 7%.
By Meredith Hobbs
7 minute read
February 17, 2021 | Daily Report Online
McGuireWoods Scoops Up Trio of Insurance Coverage Partners From King & SpaldingTony Tatum, who co-led King & Spalding's insurance coverage and recovery practice, Shelby Guilbert and Joe Englert said McGuireWoods offers a "clear runway" for their practice, with no impediments to representing policyholders against insurers.
By Meredith Hobbs
5 minute read
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