Yikes! Biglaw Firms Are Having A Rough Go Of It When It Comes To Collections

Clients this year, more than ever, have been slow to pay. More clients are looking for longer payment terms which can really restrict cash flow. We’ve had to redouble our efforts in collecting from many of our clients before year end.

— The managing partner of a major West Coast Biglaw firm, in comments given to Jenna Greene of Reuters, when discussing what 2022’s year-end collections looked like for law firms.

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