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Law Practice

Feb. 12, 2002

Success Means Winning Billable Hour Derby

Dicta Column - The Rodent - While billing lots of hours has always been key to a lawyer's success at The Firm, it lost some of its prominence in recent years. As recently as early 2001, it seemed everyone was billing at a record pace. And, when everyone is doing it, it just isn't as fashionable. Now, however, with good solid legal work becoming harder to find, being The Firm's top biller is suddenly back in vogue.

        Dicta Column

        The Rodent

        While billing lots of hours has always been key to a lawyer's success at The Firm, it lost some of its prominence in recent years. As recently as early 2001, it seemed everyone was billing at a record pace. And, when everyone is doing it, it just isn't as fashionable. Now...

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