Welcome to the blog of BIREN|KATZMAN Trial Lawyers. Our firm specializes in the contingency fee representation of individuals and businesses in Los Angeles, California, and the surrounding areas who have sustained serious personal and/or financial injuries. We will periodically update the blog with posts on events and issues that we believe are relevant to our practice areas and will be of interest to our clients, colleagues and consumers. For further information on our firm, please visit our websites at http://www.biren.com and http://birenkatzman.com or contact us at 310-889-0897 or toll-free at 866-604-5887. You can also e-mail us at birenkatzman@biren.com.
Mining for gold: making a profit in today's tough times
Posted by: Matthew B.F. Biren
December 23, 2009
Topic: Lawyer Referrals
Mining for Gold: Making a Profit in Today’s Tough Times
Financial Arrangements among Lawyers
In the past year, it seems as if every day i hear about the tough times that many law firms face. Now, more than ever, i receive calls from attorneys and legal administrators throughout california asking about my firm’s policies regarding client referrals and referral fees. Lawyers are often confronted with a quandary: what to do when a client, relative, or friend calls with a legal problem that is outside their field of practice. The attorney wants to help the client but is concerned that he/she may not have the expertise or resources to do a proper job. In some instances, the lawyer may wish to be involved in the case, recognizing its financial potential for the firm, but is not willing to embark into new areas of practice at the potential expense of the client. Or, for lawyers who are have an hourly (as compared to contingency) practice, the client, relative, or friend cannot afford to pay the hourly rates that can drastically mount up throughout the course of the litigation.
Welcome to the Biren Katzman Blog
Posted by: Matthew B.F. Biren
December 23, 2009
Topic: Welcome to the Biren Katzman Blog
The firm of Biren/Katzman, Trial Lawyers has decided to create this Blog for a number of reasons:
- To familiarize readers with our firm and to update them from time to time regarding interesting matters we have been involved with.
- To provide valuable information to individuals and businesses who have suffered serious personal injuries and financial losses regarding their legal rights.
- To provide valuable information to individuals and businesses who have suffered serious personal injuries and financial losses regarding resources available to help them.
- To provide valuable information to our legal colleagues regarding developments in the law that are beneficial to individuals and businesses who have suffered serious personal injuries and financial losses.
- To occasionally note interesting or humorous developments that are not necessarily related to the law, but which we believe our readers will find of interest.
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December 23, 2009
Mining for gold: making a profit in today's tough times
December 23, 2009
Welcome to the Biren Katzman Blog

BIREN | KATZMAN is pleased to announce that firm founder Matthew B. F. Biren has been recognized by his peers as a Southern California Super Lawyer 2006-2010.