Frequently Asked Questions
What is a freelance law firm?
Unlike traditional litigation practices, we provide professional services to our law firm clients as co-counsel in support of their representations of their end clients.
Why hire freelance counsel?
We find that many litigation practices have staffing needs on the margins that, while significant, do not justify incurring the overhead, time and expense of hiring additional full-time attorneys. That is where we come in. Our model is designed to provide those firms with a revenue-positive staffing solution that is value-additive for end clients. And unlike salaried attorneys, our utilization rate is always 100%.
What services do you offer?
We offer a full range of legal services including legal research and writing; preparation of pleadings, motion papers and written discovery; depositions; and court appearances. Together with our preferred legal technology vendors and advisors, we are also able to offer a full range of e-discovery services including litigation holds, custodial interviews, document collection, document review management and meet-and-confer support. We have significant experience managing large-scale discovery projects and are familiar with the latest platforms and technologies including Technology Assisted Review (TAR). Our aim is to offer the fullest extent of services possible in connection with each of our engagements, subject to and limited only by our relevant experience and any applicable rules of professional conduct.
How are your services billed?
Our services are billed at hourly rates to our law firm clients on a matter-specific basis.
What disclosure is required to end clients?
As primary counsel, our law firm clients are ultimately responsible for determining whether and in what manner our engagements will be disclosed to end clients, however in most circumstances we find that some disclosure is appropriate. That is particularly true where our engagements are substantial or involve the sharing of confidential information. We cannot advise our law firm clients on their obligations under any applicable rules of professional conduct. However, as a professional courtesy, we do discuss with each of our law firm clients prior to each of our engagements our understanding of all relevant ethical considerations. Those conversations address, among other issues, rules of professional responsibility with respect to competence and supervision, legal fees, conflicts of interest, confidentiality and disclosure to courts and counsel. Nothing in this answer should be construed as legal advice.
How are your services typically billed to end clients?
As primary counsel, our law firm clients are ultimately responsible for determining whether and in what manner our services will be billed to end clients. Freelance attorney fees are often charged to end clients reflecting a reasonable markup, subject to all applicable rules of professional conduct. Nothing in this answer should be construed as legal advice.