LATERAL PARTNERS / GROUPS

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“You helped me identify and structure the perfect fit with a top law firm, and I couldn’t be happier. I thank you for your insights, your marketplace knowledge, business acumen, and personal attention. You are a great resource to anyone seeking to make the right connections in the law business.” Partner, Denver CO.

Market knowledge, confidentiality, insight and guidance summarize the benefits of working with The Advocates.

Making a lateral partner move, or merging your firm with another law firm is a critical decision. We have worked with dozens of partners, groups and firms to help them with this transition.

Lateral Partners also receive:

Market Knowledge

We have a broad knowledge of the market as we work with a large number of firms and have met with the leadership of these law firms in the markets we serve. Our extensive process to understand you and your practice, including our unique CBI, gives us an edge in helping you view this decision holistically. Our market knowledge assists you in assessing the eventual offer, knowing what to expect in the transition, making comparisons to other firms, etc.

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Confidentiality

First, we work with you to properly identify and limit the number of opportunities to consider. If fewer people are involved, you have a better chance of keeping your search completely confidential. Second, we work directly with leaders of law firms and have established a track record of credibility. This allows us to call, without using your name, and measure if there is true potential for a move to that firm.

Unique Assessment and Negotiation Tools

We offer several unique tools, developed through our experience working with lateral partners, to help you assess your practice accurately. We then work with you and our client firm on negotiating a fair deal, one that represents a win-win outcome for everyone, which leads to a long-term fit.

Business Planning and Stakeholder Assessment

Where a business plan is appropriate, we will work with you to draft a targeted plan. In the event of a group or firm merger, we work with all of your stakeholders to identify common areas of interest, and goals and areas where conflicting priorities may need to be worked through.