Law Firm Fees: Big Differences for Similar Work
It may be no surprise that 80% of outside lawyers charge different rates to different corporate clients but it may surprise some that our data show the average rate differential to be over 18%. Worse, assuming some firms manage spend better than others, some may pay up to 40% more for “like” legal services than their peers, essentially subsidizing the competition. Here’s how to avoid that fate.
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