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Average collection rate of law firms in the United States from 2020 to 2023, by practice area

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Release date

December 2023

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2020 to 2023

Number of respondents

1,446 respondents

Special properties

legal professionals

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In 2023, medical malpractice law firms had the highest collection rate in the United States. In that year, on average, almost all bills were collected by firms specializing in medical malpractice law. The collection rate is measured as the amount that a firm collects compared to the amount invoiced.

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