Why Law Firm Partners Opt for Smaller Firms
- markfishman0
- Jul 7
- 1 min read
Strategic Partner Moves: Why Partners Opt for Boutique & Mid‑Size Firms
Lately, I’ve been speaking with more and more partners who are rethinking where and how they want to practice—and why. Many are exploring boutique or mid-size firms not because they’re looking for less, but because they’re looking for more of the right things.
For some, it’s about billing rates that make sense for the type of work they do—especially in transactional areas like IP. For others, it’s about having real access to firm leadership and decision-making, rather than navigating through layers of associates and committees.
There’s no one-size-fits-all move here. These transitions require due diligence. It’s important to make sure any new platform has the depth and support to serve your clients today—and help you grow your practice tomorrow.
The good news? There are more credible options now than ever before. Many of the best boutique and mid-size firms were built by former Big Law attorneys who understand what it takes to run a sophisticated practice in a more agile environment.
If you’re starting to think about whether your current platform still fits, I’m always happy to talk things through—no pressure, just perspective.
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