Sustained growth in virtually all practice areas is likely to continue even after COVID-19, says Gary Werner, managing partner of the 109-year-old Schenck, Price, Smith & King, which has 83 lawyers. Substantial government regulation in the areas of health care and environmental law, in particular, are likely to drive future growth in legal services, says Werner.

Werner, a 19-year veteran of the Morristown firm who is also chair of its management committee, says Schenck Price didn’t need to furlough or lay off any attorneys or support staff thanks to its policy of fiscal discipline, which entails minimal debt and strong cash reserves.

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