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The Mad Clientist

Litigation Got You Down?

If the tug-of-war of litigation is getting you down, you’re not alone. This year, spending cuts, fee caps, resolution mandates and other aggressive tactics are bringing down not just litigation dollars, but the entire legal market. With a projected growth rate of -1.6% (yes, that is negative), the market for…
Michael Rynowecer
October 25, 2011
The Mad Clientist

Leap. Duck. Swerve.

Many of us spend our Sunday afternoons at this time of year marveling at the deft tactical maneuvers and well-timed evasions of our favorite receivers and running backs. Running head on into a fray of beefy opponents intent on squashing any efforts at forward progress, these players display agility and…
Michael Rynowecer
October 18, 2011
The Mad Clientist

Marketing: The Magic Pill?

2011 marketing budgets get a boost at law firms of all sizes, enjoying bumps of 5.3% and 4.2% at AmLaw 100 and 200 firms, respectively. Small and mid-sized firms get their fair share as well, with marketing dollars rising 4.3%, on average, since 2010. As law firm leaders come to…
Michael Rynowecer
August 8, 2011
The Mad Clientist

A Pebble, a Boulder and a Pile of Feathers

Growth in today’s stagnant market demands new thinking, integrated efforts—and, perhaps, a wholly novel approach to relating to clients. Picture the tranquility of a pond of thick, oozy mud. Toss in a small gray pebble and you will see it enveloped immediately, its tiny impression disappearing completely in a moment’s…
Michael Rynowecer
January 25, 2011