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Bump Up in Billing

By Kari Santos | Jul. 2, 2010
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Law Office Management

Jul. 2, 2010

Bump Up in Billing

American law firms are expected to increase overall rates by an average of 3.2 percent in 2010. According to a survey of nearly 300 law firms by legal consulting company Altman Weil, they will rely on a variety of strategies to boost revenues.

Raising Rates
Share of firms that foresee charging more
12.8% 13.1% 18.3% 30.4%
By client Across the board By practice area By timekeeper class
Source: "2010 Billing Rates," Altman Weil

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Kari Santos

Daily Journal Staff Writer

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