The significant fourth-quarter boost many law firms experienced last year was the result of a unique political climate and will not be repeated this year, but law firm leaders said they’re still optimistic they’ll finish out 2013 with respectable numbers.
Last December, midsized and large firms across the state reported a flurry of deal activity as clients sought to close transactions ahead of the looming fiscal cliff deadline in an attempt to take advantage of the more favorable tax structure that had been in place.
