Bigger is Not Always Better

By: Jeb Crandall
BleekeDillonCrandall Attorneys

Over the last few years, Indianapolis has seen several of its largest and most prominent law firms splinter and merge with existing firms, several of which merging with large out-of-state firms. These mergers often result in the severance of various practice groups within the new firm, causing many employees (attorneys and staff) to seek new employment. The “large firm” model seems to be heading the way of the dodo bird due to skyrocketing overhead costs and clients looking to cut costs and perform more work in-house.

Some of the greatest benefits of working in a smaller firm are that we don’t have the enormous overhead costs or the proverbial “mouths to feed.” We can also be more flexible when it comes to fee arrangements with clients. In addition to the economic benefits associated with a smaller law firm, there are other intangible benefits as well. For instance, I actually know everyone that works in my office!! This provides for a much more congenial and collaborative work environment, which in turn provides a greater work product and result for our clients.