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Law Practice

Jun. 20, 2012

Examining the real cost of purchasing lateral talent

Part Three of a five-part series. By Edwin B. Reeser


By Edwin Reeser


This article is the third in a five part series examining the cost to a hypothetical law firm of lateral lawyer hiring.


The prior two installments addressed "grinders" and "mid-level" partners. Both, when admitted properly, are solidly profitable to the firm. Now we analyze the more complex hire of a "star" partner in the next two installments.


The Star, and the Super Star


Let's hir...

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