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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

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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

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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

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

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Is Burns White a good firm?

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

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

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I was approached by a recruiter regarding a potential lateral move to Wilson Elser. I have been practicing 13 years and handle insurance defense. Any thoughts as to compensation range would be apprec… more

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

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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?

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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

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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?

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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I just started in ID and am having a hard time with billing. Does anyone have a spreadsheet with some sample billing language that you can send me so I can figure this all out? I’m at a firm where t… more

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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.

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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

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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?

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Does anyone do DBA work?

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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

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Does anyone know what life is like at Lewis Brisbois?

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Tips for former plaintiff’s attorney? I am a 5th year attorney who just lateraled from a small plaintiff’s firm (6 attorneys) to a much bigger defense firm (140 attorneys;… more

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I’m considering leaving my firm and becoming an adjuster. It’s essentially in house work, PTO, benefits, no billable hours. I know of a couple companies that hire attorneys to adjust claims and I’m su… more

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Salary check. Am 100 firm. $180k. 9th yr. Billing 1630 hrs/yr. Hcol. Good? Bad? Crazy?

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It’s Friday night at midnight and I just got out of work. I am new to FPP defense. So far it’s soul crushing. I feel like a robot just doing the same pattern pleadings and discovery over and over. If … more

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What is the most amount your firm will pay a law clerk/J.D. candidate starting salary?

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Does Workers Comp Defense have a future?

How do I bill efficiently when my partner has literal meltdowns whenever there’s even a minor typo in my motions or letters. I’m terrified of minor misspellings when turning things in for his approval… more

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Should I get out of workers’ comp defense?

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What is the highest paying type of insurance defense?

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I have never been like this. The amount of stupid and careless mistakes that I have done the past few weeks is absurd. I mean stupid mistakes, errors sending emails to wrong ppl like wth how can I go … more

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What are some fatal consequences of missing a Notice to Admit deadline? Ny

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Newly barred attorney here! Considering a position at a small firm that represents corporations in claims against insurance companies. I love litigation but have never considered insurance litigation.… more

One partner loves my work! The other partner who I work primarily with literally changes every single word that I write! Wtf

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