Partnering for Better Results: Building Relationships Between Law Firms

When seeking legal counsel, businesses and individuals in New Jersey need to partner with a firm that can meet their needs and concerns across various practice areas. For this reason, many clients seek out relationships with general practice attorneys who have some level of experience across fields of law.  This is especially true for businesses that may need continuing, or episodic representation.

However, sometimes clients have a case that requires specialized legal expertise outside of your practice areas. If your client presents you with such a case, what can you do?

It’s important to build strategic relationships with specialized firms before you need them.

The Benefits of Working with Specialists

Networking has long been an important aspect of any lawyer’s job. It stands to reason that you need contacts with lawyers who practice outside of your expertise, but why is it so important to build relationships with specialists early on?

1.    You know who to trust when you need support.  What happens when a long-term client approaches you with an urgent specialty need? If your firm doesn’t have the niche expertise needed, you need someone who does — fast. When you already have relationships with specialty firms that you can trust to help your client, you’ll know who to go to when you need the support. Ultimately, you’ll help your client solve their dilemma faster, and you’ll continue to build their trust in your firm. Alternatively, if you don’t know who to turn to, you may end up scrambling to find an attorney who’s readily available — and that might not always be in your client’s best interest.

2.   You gain a trusted referral partner.  It can be hard to entrust your clients to other law firms, even if that firm may be better equipped for a certain situation. The beauty of working with boutique firms is that they have one specialty area. They won’t compete for your clients’ general practice work; rather, they’ll work with them on individual cases where they can provide valuable input. As an added bonus, when you work closely with boutique firms, they are more likely to refer clients to you who have needs outside of their areas of expertise.

Environmental Law: A Rapidly Evolving Field

You can find attorneys that specialize in any given area of law. The industry is complex and ever-changing, and specialists’ in-depth knowledge of their fields will always be in demand.

At Davis Environmental Law, it’s in the name. We specialize exclusively in environmental law. For over 25 years, we have been a part of the changing landscape of environmental legal matters in New Jersey. We’ve helped our clients navigate complex policies, laws, and regulations, and our work has had an impact on New Jersey law. Our attorneys are knowledgeable and have the regulatory and courtroom experience necessary to help our clients — and yours — see success in cases related to environmental law.

We encourage general practice attorneys to reach out and have a conversation with one of our attorneys. We are ready and willing to work with you to help your clients get the best results. Remember, the right time to build a relationship with a specialty law firm is before you need our expertise. Are you ready to see how Davis Environmental Law can help you and your clients? Contact us to set up a conversation.