Courtland Reichman Shares Key Lessons with Law.com on Launching and Leading a Trial Boutique

In "So You Want to Start Your Own Law Firm. Now What?" featured on Law.com, Courtland Reichman shares valuable lessons from founding Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg in 2018. His biggest takeaway: “If I had known how much demand there was for doing things differently for exceptional trial boutiques—I wish I would have done it sooner.”

The transition from Big Law to boutique isn't without its challenges. Reichman acknowledges the allure of the safety net provided by larger firms, despite the dissatisfaction many lawyers feel towards the billable hour, rate pressures, and bureaucracy.

However, Reichman's firm experienced rapid growth and recognition, attracting 300 resumes within just two weeks and offering salaries that surpassed industry norms. The firm's expansion to 40 lawyers and its overall success can also be attributed to strategic hiring practices. In addition to seeking out uniquely qualified lawyers, he specifically enlisted the expertise of Diane Miller, a seasoned law firm operations professional, to ensure the firm's operations were managed efficiently.

His story highlights the rewarding and creative opportunities that come with starting a boutique law firm, motivating other lawyers who are thinking about taking a similar leap.

Read the full story on Law.com here [note: subscriber access only].