In a perfect world, law firms would always continue to grow and there would never be a need to reduce attorney or staff headcount. However, with the changing market for legal services, many law firms have been forced to downsize in order to maintain the financial health of the firm.
3 Tips for Handling the Difficult Decision to Downsize
By handling all involuntary terminations with professionalism and formality, law firms can limit the potential for conflict and give proper attention to the potential ethical and legal issues. Here are three tips for handling the transition of attorneys and staff from the firm.

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