Insurance Defense

Anyone have any insight into Adams & Reese tampa office or any Florida office? Got cold emailed by them with a salary that made my eyes bulge. Culture, billing, etc?

Anyone else discouraged by mediators who don’t want to talk merits instead want to squeeze defense; courts that won’t grant dispositive motions and that don’t sanction plaintiffs discovery violations?… more

Anyone interested in sharing info on experts.. looking to build a bigger expert bank

How does comp look for a first year partner in ID (in NYC)? Does it increase annually?

Anyone have insight on Hawkins Parnell & Young’s NY office?

Anyone have insight on Kahana Feld? Specifically their NYC office.

Anyone have insight on Gordon Rees? Specifically their NYC and Long Island offices.

How much does Mullen Filippi pay in California for first year associates?

What is the Associate salary for QPWB in california?

Anyone interested in Sharing defense experts ?

Does anyone have thoughts and feelings about Segal McCambridge? They made me a very big offer but curious what working at the firm is like. Thank you!

I am so over the Courts in California being so pro-Plaintiff. And on top of that, Judge's that seem eager to bend over backward to help even seasoned Plaintiff's lawyers get every advantage i… more

If you are a partner in the NYC or greater NYC area, and you made partner in the past 5 years, what is your comp like and what is it based on? You can give a range if helpful. I have no idea how to fi… more

Billing question here. I’ve been having tech issues for two weeks now, I obviously need a new computer. Anyway, my main concern is that I’ve been loosing A LOT of time trying to fix these issues with … more

I can't deal anymore with OPC's picking every single fight during a case. There does not seem to be any OPC anymore willing to compromise at all to get the case done. I feel like it is alway… more

12 yr. ID atty at AM200 firm. $175k. Last year I finally started sharing partner credit with a retiring partner on two major clients (which he actually promised even before). I received $500k in c… more

ID for the past 14 yrs, partner at the firm, have a good # of clients, full case load. A client approached me about coming in-house, at the same amount I receive currently (normal company bonus instead of firm bonus structur… more

Chicago area toxic tort firms, can you share your class year, firm name (if comfortable), billable req, salary and bonus structure?

Is Burns White a good firm?

Interviewing with Groelle and Salmon any info about what they are like to work for?

I’m switching from one insurance defense firm to another. Is it even remotely possible that a hiring conflicts check could show anything?

Does anyone here work at Wilson Elser and are you comfortable answering questions about pay , WLB, culture etc.?

How long have you been practicing ID? I can’t see doing this for more than a couple of years. It’s too stressful and the hours are grueling. Am I just at the wrong firm?

Some midsized firms in ID are asking for 220 billable hours a month. That's the expectation, but what actually is produced by Associates on average? (Before the client cuts the hours)

Any partners … more

What is the industry standard for ID billable rates? We’re currently set at $190 partner/$175 associate but thinking of increasing rates. Is it realistic to ask for more?

Ideas to lower costs. This industry is changing so fast and while some people see it as a race to the bottom, cost cutting has to be a part of the conversation. What has your firm done to become mor… more

Anyone know of any in-house roles that have a little WLB? Universal Property isn’t one.

New attorney feeling overwhelmed my second week! A bunch of cases need pleadings and I am getting emails every few minutes and lots of things I have to do immediately. I am not great at switching task… more

Making 75k in ID, being offered 115k in business litigation, same city. At my current firm, the billable "suggestion" is 1600 hours, with 3 weeks paid vacation. At the other firm, the billab… more

Do mid-law ID attorneys have to draft many briefs?

Any good professional associations for young attorneys (3-5 years) to join to try to connect with insurance reps?

How much should I negotiate for? I had a very strong interview at a ID medium sized firm - 1900 billable hours required, wfh 3 days per week. 2nd year in ID but 9 years in law including mostly tr… more

Has anyone left insurance defense work? Considering a switch but not sure to what or how difficult it might be. Been practicing in ID since 2019.

Any thoughts on working for MVP (McAnany Van Cleave & Phillips)? Heavily considering allowing myself to be poached for a better billing structure, the option to work remote, a less toxic work envi… more

Advice on telling current employer you were poached by a firm that is going to essentially double your pay for 150 less billable hours - how can current firm even compete with that?

Does anyone do DBA work?

What do you think is a reasonable billable expectation for a first year associate? 10 months in and expected to also market, which I’ve done with success.

Obviously there’s room for improvement and billing is a le… more

Does anyone know what life is like at Lewis Brisbois?