WALL STREET JOURNAL: ….Invoices for food, photocopies and legal research—items that once were rubber-stamped by companies—are drawing howls. As for charges for first-class flights? Clients are simply saying, “No more.” …
Companies that make their own employees fly coach also expect their lawyers to do the same. Business class may be allowed for some long-distance flights. But attorneys who ride at the front of the plane often end up there thanks to their own frequent-flier upgrades.
Also, many clients no longer permit attorneys to charge their full hourly rate for travel time… (more)
EDITOR: Our experience is that there are highly competent lawyers who try to minimize time spent and costs. They are to be treasured because there aren’t many like them.
