Holland & Knight passionately believes that successful Legal Project Management (LPM) requires the application of a disciplined approach to work plan and process development, budgeting and monitoring, which facilitates client-focused Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs) that provide value.
Increased predictability of fees and costs
Improved communications
Minimizing or eliminating surprises
Deliver greater value to clients
Managed risk
More productive client relationships
We enable LPM with cutting-edge technology for budgeting, monitoring and analysis. Holland & Knight has been recognized by leading market research firm BTI Consulting Group (BTI) in 2020 as a Client Service A-Team and as a "Standout Firm" for its deep understanding of, and willingness to employ, AFAs.
WORK PLAN CREATION
Our LPM team provides assistance at the outset of each matter by creating a detailed budget and matter work plan or process map (shown below) that analyzes the scope of work at the task and timekeeper level.
EACH TASK BECOMES A BOX
Partner Provide preemption letter/ File answer with demand for jury trial L200
Consider allegations Associate
NOTE BILLING CODES
Associate Prepare protective order L200
Associate Informal/Formal Discovery
Associate Letter to opposing counsel regarding electronic discovery L300
L300
If in federal court, formal discovery to commence beginning within 4 months of removal
CAPTURE GUIDANCE FOR COMPLETING A TASK
DETERMINE "RIGHTSIZED" STAFFING The process map is the basis for other steps in the LPM process:
Budget development
Budget variance tracking
Matter management
“Get well” recommendations (rates, labor mix)
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