Not exact matches
While all panelists agreed that
profitability is most important, each gave different ideas
of how to respond to requests for
alternative fee arrangements, from fixed
fees and discounted hourly rates, to finding opportunities for the firm and their client to «split the difference» when certain milestones are achieved at greater - than - expected margins.
What makes a good pricing officer is a solid understanding
of alternative fee arrangements, how a law firm works, having a comfort level with spreadsheets, and an understanding
of law firm
profitability.
Note: Mr. Esposito is a frequent speaker and author on a wide - range
of topics facing the legal industry, including
alternative fee arrangements, legal project management, and law firm
profitability models.