Let’s face it, law firms are living and breathing souls that constantly evolve and change. Change can be good. But some changes or patterns signal that a law firm is facing transition. And that kind of change can present challenges that are best addressed early if the firms evolution is to continue.

Dealing with transition can put your law firm in the news, even if a decisive plan is articulated and is well underway.  In other instances, an inability to control the forces of transition can lead to undesirable consequences.  But few people would question the wisdom of addressing the root causes of transition. Sometimes, however, recognizing the signs of transition is not intuitive and the opportunity to develop a timely and well thought out response is squandered.

Recognizing the signs of transition is critically important to the longevity of a firm. By recognizing these signs, a firm can design a solution that decisively fixes what ails it. As is often suggested in another context, “the first step to dealing with a problem is to acknowledge its existence.”
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