A recently published article explains why the billable hour business model used by law firms is so dysfunctional and why firms are so addicted to it. The article is not available on-line but I will send a copy on request, email jbloch@thegeneralcounsel.net.

It underscores a central theme of The General Counsel, LLC’s mission to provide high-quality, reasonably priced legal services to clients, which is that companies must seek out alternatives so that they can survive a very difficult economic environment.

In my white paper posted on CFO.com , I offer a number of suggestions on how companies can reduce their outside legal expenses. We believe that our clients can pay less without having to sacrifice quality.