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DateApr, 2007
Pages10
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Abstract:
The US legal industry includes around 165,000 law offices that generate annual revenue of $180 billion. Large firms include Baker & McKenzie, DLA Piper, Jones Day, and White & Case. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest firms hold less than 15 percent of the market. About 150 law firms have annual revenue over $100 million.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Demand for services depends on the volume of economic transactions, which changes with the economy. The profitability of individual firms depends on the reputation of its partners. Large firms have advantages in serving corporate customers with a wide range of needs. Small firms can compete successfully by providing specialized expertise or operating in a very local market. Although the industry is labor-intensive, the value of the labor is very high; average annual revenue per employee is about $300,000.

PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

The operations of law firms revolve around providing legal advice and other services such as litigation, document production, and legal filings. Activity is divided into two large fields: transactional matters, such as commercial and private activities that require the preparation of contracts or filings with various government authorities; and litigation matters, such as civil (commercial disputes, personal and property damage) or criminal (law violations) matters. While document preparation is the major activity for most legal firms, firms also provide opinions and advice to clients and may become deeply involved in business operations and ...


Table of contents:
Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms





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