Just over half of Georgia lawyers responding to an ALM Media survey reported a decline in their law practice’s income because of the novel coronavirus pandemic—and most expected a further drop in new business.

The survey results signal that the pandemic could have long-lasting economic consequences for their practices. Fully 51% of the lawyers said income was down, and almost 61% expected reduced income in the near future. New case volume had diminished for 69% of respondents, and 45% expected fewer calls going forward from prospective clients, due to court closures and other effects of the pandemic.