How To Hit Your Billable Hours and Still Have A Life

Brett Axelrod was quoted in the Law360 article, "How To Hit Your Billable Hours and Still Have a Life." Full text can be found in the September 24, 2014, issue, but a synopsis is below.

Attorney performance is increasingly measured by the number of hours billed to client matters, but permanently shackling themselves to their desks isn't the only way lawyers can meet their annual target.

According to attorneys, five ways for lawyers to hit their billable hours and still enjoy a life outside the office include: understanding the project before billing, giving partners a helping hand, making room for business development, seeking out a physical outlet and getting organized and cutting distractions.

Brett Axelrod, managing...