Lateral Moves: A Guide for Partners & Law Firms

Lateral Moves: A Guide for Partners & Law Firms

Of the all service professions, law partners in private practice have a unique
opportunity afforded to them. Since clients have the right to choose counsel
and the attorney has the right to change law firms, the phenomenon of law
partner lateral moves and departures exist. The movement of law partners are
only increasing in the New Normal of the legal industry.

Though for many in the legal industry, partner lateral moves are shrouded in mystery.
Those who choose to explore their options do not know the steps involved
nor realize the pitfalls.

This guide will provide both law partners and law firms layers of understanding
regarding the risks, rules, steps and perspectives of the lateral move process.

In this book you will learn:
The steps in the lateral move process
How to be better prepared if you do start the process
What is the LPQ
What to expect going through due diligence
A checklist for departing partners
The primary areas of risk in a lateral move
How to depart a law firm wisely
Questions law partners should be asking
Questions law firms should be asking whether losing or receiving a partner
What to know about partners leaving bankrupt or going concern law firms
What is the law firm's competitive advantage
And much moreâ€¦
Country USA
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-01-17
Format Kindle eBook