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Eight Ways To Save Money On Legal Fees

By Brenda M. Cotter
November 22, 2004

Some may wonder why a partner in a major law firm is going to tell you how to save money on litigation legal expenses. The answer is simple. My job, first and foremost, is to obtain the best possible result for my clients. In my view (and the view of my colleagues), achieving the best result includes cost efficiency and cost effectiveness. Over the course of 18 years, I have had a front row seat to a wide range of client approaches to managing ' or not managing ' legal fees. The keys to controlling costs in major litigation are as follows:

1. Be Clear On Your Goals And The Possible Outcomes Of The Litigation

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