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Discover the elite in litigation — the law firms who strike the most fear into their competitors. Recently, interest in the BTI Fearsome Foursome has surged, reflecting a growing recognition of their prowess. Learn innovative strategies to justify and implement rate increases in today's competitive legal landscape, where client expectations…

Michael RynowecerJuly 10, 2024

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Celebrating the Most Feared in Litigation

For nearly 15 years, top legal decision makers have singled out the law firms they don’t want to see on the other side of the table in litigation. And these days, the most feared law firms in litigation have been on the upswing — as we’ve seen increasing traffic to…

Michael RynowecerJune 26, 2024

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58 Law Firms Moving Up Market in Litigation

Proof Positive. It is getting harder to improve performance. Clients are being more selective in who they want to hire — and want evidence beyond the number of cases tried to verdict. Only 58 firms managed to move up market — down from 70 just 2 years ago. The upmarket…

Michael RynowecerOctober 19, 2023

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3 Unsaid Strategies Loved By Rainmakers

Creating recurring inbound leads is a skill. Master this skill and you will control your career and opportunities — and make rain. Rainmakers all have their favorite strategies and tactics. I want to focus on three you can learn and adopt now. These are: 1. Serial Needs = Serial Leads…

Michael RynowecerMay 31, 2023

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Why Recession Ranks 6th on Associate’s Top Concerns

Last week we discussed how the recession is only the 3rd top concern of law firm leaders. The recession is getting low billing as the associates' biggest source of insomnia as well. In a combined telephone/online survey — we analyzed more than 1,000 responses from associates. The question we posed:…

Michael RynowecerMay 24, 2023

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New Survey: Recession Ranks 3rd in Law Firm Leaders’ Top Concerns

Recession almost pales as law firm leaders’ top concern. Our brand-new survey of more than 250 law firm leaders reveals their top concerns and a host of other leadership insights and issues. Conducted with my longtime friend and collaborator, internationally recognized law firm consultant Patrick McKenna, we dissect how these…

Michael RynowecerMay 17, 2023

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5 Reasons Clients Are About to Job Hop Like Never Before — and Won’t Bring Their Law Firms With Them

More than ½ of corporate counsel are poised to jump ship. While about 37% of corporate counsel are thrilled with their jobs — almost 2/3 are not. These less-than-thrilled in-house attorneys are either passively or actively looking. They sense more opportunity — and a bump up in pay. And even…

Michael RynowecerMay 11, 2023

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The Latest Law Firm Client Service Performances Hit a New 22 Year Record

Winston Churchill would be shaking his head in disappointment. Widely quoted as saying; “Never let a good crisis go to waste” — he would be watching law firms let the record-setting client service in 2021 slip through their collective hands. Actually, it's more of a thud. Client service skyrocketed during…

Michael RynowecerMay 3, 2023

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The 6 Phrases Clients Want to Hear from You

Words have power. Groups of words bring even more power. The words speak volumes about your actions, commitment, client service, and the relationship you want to have with your clients. Here are the 6 phrases ranking among the most impactful and powerful — and stand above anything else you have…

Michael RynowecerApril 26, 2023