Partners and Practice Groups

The Legal Advantage serves as an ally to partners and practice groups seeking to move their practices to other firms for a variety of reasons – either a better platform to cross-market and grow their practice; an opportunity to participate in firm management; better financial opportunities; or a better cultural fit. With our in-depth knowledge of the legal markets, close contacts with decision-makers at major AmLaw firms, and our unyielding commitment to confidentiality, we can help you identify and pursue the best opportunities for your practice in a focused and efficient manner.

Our typical services for partner and practice group candidates include:

• a confidential and thorough discussion with the partner candidate to gather critical information, including: the nature of the candidate’s practice; the reasons for considering a move; the desired criteria in an acquiring firm; the resources needed to support the candidate and practice; and relevant financial data (e.g., size of portable business, hourly rates, yearly billables, compensation requirements, etc.);
    
• based on the information gathered from the candidate, conducting thorough research of the relevant legal market and making anonymous inquiries (without identifying the candidate in any way) to arrive at a complete list of prospective firms for the candidate or group to consider;
    
• with the candidate’s express permission only, making discreet inquiries with the appropriate partners at prospective firms to gauge their interest in the candidate or group;
    
• when mutual interest exists between the candidate(s) and firm, we arrange and coordinate meetings, serve as liaison for the exchange of feedback and other critical information, and upon request will help troubleshoot and facilitate the negotiation process between the candidate and the firm.

If you are a busy, successful partner considering making a move, you should work with a professional who knows and understands the legal market, has key contacts at the major firms, is adept at working “under the radar,” and has a demonstrated track record of success. Let us go to work for you.

Please contact us to learn more about our unique service.