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Category: Law firm lateral partners
Mar 19, 2013
Law Firm Lateral Partner: Size of Book of Business
Question:
I am a partner in a mid-size firm in Memphis. We have 250 attorneys in the firm and I am considering making a move to a smaller firm. While I have a client base I am not sure how much business would go with me. I am currently making $600k in compensation. With my experience – 25 years plus – how important is a book of business initially? How big of a book will firms be looking for?
Response:
A portable book of business is critical – especially if you are looking to earn what you have been earning. A rule of thumb for many of the lateral moves that we have seen for compensation is 1/3 of book. You will need a book of $1.5 to $2.0 million to generate interest from major players.
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