Perspective
Oct. 20, 2015
Can you prove your hourly rate to the court?
What is a reasonable hourly rate for a lawyer's time? By Gerald G. Knapton
What is a reasonable hourly rate for a lawyer's time? The question is no idle inquiry, especially for litigants who advocate - and judges who must adjudicate - how much to award in a given case. In recent years, three key information sources have proven helpful in determining the issue. They are the Laffey Matrix, the Real Rate Report, and the Legal Billing Report.
The Laffey Matrix - which derives its name from a semina...
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