More lawyers are a plus: market forces will lead to better-qualified law school grads, affordable fees

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The expected increase in America's ranks of lawyers to reach 1 million by the year 2000 actually bodes good, not ill, despite the claims of doomsaying analysts. Increased competition will further raise the quality of service while lowering legal costs, making lawyers affordable to the middle class. Greater social justice and the preservation of democracy result from having many, vigilant lawyers. Less-qualified candidates will seek other careers, while sanctions and strong ethical standards prevent abuses and hucksterism.

Social aspects, United States, Attorneys, Statistics, Public opinion, Legal ethics, Practice of law

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A moving experience: acquiring good, affordable office space can provide a new lease on life

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Law firms thinking of moving at the end of their leases may have trouble getting good and affordable new office space. The building craze of the late 1980s forced many landlords to offer low rents and concessions to get tenants to move in. Enough tenants took advantage of the situation and enough developers cut back on new building that good, affordable office space has become hard to find. Many law firms are deciding to stay where they are and renegotiate their leases if possible.

Management, Contracts, Law offices, Commercial leases

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