Mining for gold: making a profit in today's tough times

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:04:58 -0800

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

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:12:08 -0800

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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Mining for gold: making a profit in today's tough times