Need pointers on raise negotiations. I’m a 13 year attorney, currently managing a litigation department at a PI firm in L.A. I spent 2/3 of my career at a good ID firm before I switched sides (best decision). I’ve been with my current firm a little over one year and I’m very happy. Salary is $220k + 3% on fees + benefits. Advice on negotiating a raise/modified comp plan? Thoughts on requesting car reimbursement? Increased percentage on fees? Brought in $1m+ in fees in 2024.

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I’d bet on myself and negotiate a higher cut on fees. Your base is high so it does not need to be a huge increase

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Thank you. I was thinking of asking for 5% on fees + a monthly car reimbursement (equivalent to about $10k/year) instead of a raise bc a straight reimbursement shouldn’t be taxable.

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