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Oct. 14, 2026

Growing a law firm without losing the client

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Law firms can grow without sacrificing client service by ensuring that increased efficiency, technology and staffing support rather than replace meaningful attorney-client relationships.

John M. Feder

Partner
Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn

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Growing a law firm without losing the client

Years ago, I represented a family that had lost their wife and mother in a motorcycle accident in Southern California. The family lived in Canada, and understanding their loss required more than reviewing a damages model or case file. It required spending time with the family and understanding who she had been to them.

That experience illustrates a challenge that becomes increasingly important as law firms grow: How can a firm handle more matt...

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