Asked about the areas of greatest dispute in establishing compensation rates, one respondent said: «Unrealistic new lawyers.» (canadianlawyermag.com)
«If we're really honest, in most law firms, when a client comes through the door, they'd actually prefer something that's a stonking great dispute or transaction that will involve a team of people, and I think there is a fundamental tension between what it is that a client wants and what it is that the lawyer wants. (slaw.ca)
In setting compensation rates for lawyers, respondents reported that determining the market value, trying to compete with other firms» rates, crediting non-billable work, and meeting lawyers» expectations were the areas of greatest dispute. (canadianlawyermag.com)