Ethics/Professional Responsibility
May 20, 2016
Ethically emerging from the recession
New technology, innovation, restructuring and a willingness to consider new solutions to old problems are attorneys' best hope for a profitable and rewarding year.
J. Randolph Evans
Partner
Dentons US LLP
303 Peachtree St NE #5300
Atlanta , Georgia 30308
Phone: (404) 527-8330
Email: randy.evans@dentons.com
Although the economy has rebounded since the recession of the last decade, the business of law firms still presents challenges, particularly in navigating the tension between upholding ethical obligations while operating the law practice as a business.
Though things are looking up, clients continue to press for "cost containment." In many areas, cost containment translates into downward pressure on rates, more deductions and slower payments for outstanding amounts. In some situations...
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