U.S. law firms saw an increase in revenue and profits in 2012, according to an early look by Thomson Reuters at a survey by The American Lawyer. Forty-five out of 200 law firms surveyed have reported financials so far, and that data shows that the average revenue increase for firms was 6 percent, compared with 4.4 percent in 2011.

Bracewell & Giuliani in Houston saw the most growth in 2012, with a 42.2 percent increase in profits per partner, and Shook Hardy & Bacon in Kansas City saw the largest decline—a 16 percent decrease in profits per partner.

If you're jonesing for an in-depth look at a firm's money matters, K&L Gates has posted the full details of its 2012 finances on its website. It included numbers that most firms keep to themselves, such as its bank debt ($0) and how much partner capital it needed on hand in 2012 ($173.7 million).