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Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Aug. 20, 2025

Billable hours are dying - here's what's replacing them

Value-based pricing offers a compelling alternative -- tying fees to results rather than time, rewarding lawyers for delivering outcomes and giving clients clarity on the cost of success.

Jonathan Littrell

Managing Partner
Raines Feldman Littrell LLP

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Billable hours are dying - here's what's replacing them
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For over a century, the billable hour has been the dominant currency in the legal profession. It's a model designed to ensure lawyers are fairly compensated for their time and expertise, a system that makes sense in any profession where work is knowledge-intensive and outcomes are uncertain. For decades, it worked well enough, providing a clear metric for both clients and attorn...

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