If you practice exclusively or almost exclusively family law and domestic relations, what are your billable hours every year? (Either requirement or target). I’ve met several people from other states who think certain numbers are “too high” for the practice area and others think it’s the same as other practice areas. Curious as to other’s experiences.

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1500/yr requirement. Anything over is bonus pay

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1440

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1350. Everything over is bonus

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1800

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I set my own targets, but I shoot for 1750

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In southern CA, ours is 1500 with bonus for anything over.

Mine have ranged between 1200 and 1500 a year. No minimum billing requirements.

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