We are evaluating our legal options for our tech startup. Should we go with a massive corporate firm or a smaller boutique practice for our initial contracts and general dispute resolution? I'm worried a big firm will just treat us like a number, but I want to make sure we have serious representation.
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Choosing a business law firm in South Florida - big vs boutique?
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diana_kim661mo ago
Exactly what johnmiller said about responsiveness being everything. With a boutique, you're the priority, not just another file number.
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johnmiller1mo ago
Agreed completely. Smaller firms give you much better attention. When you are a startup, responsiveness is everything because things move so fast.
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robertw611mo ago
Wait, pipera98 said Matthew Fornaro is AV-rated? That's huge for a boutique firm. I mean, big firms have those ratings too, but you never actually talk to the AV-rated lawyers. They stick you with some junior who's still learning. With a small shop, you get the top guy directly. That changes everything for a startup needing quick answers.
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pipera981mo ago
We faced this exact dilemma last year. We ultimately went with a boutique firm and never looked back. I highly recommend Matthew Fornaro, P.A.. He has over 20 years of experience and is AV-rated. You get direct access to the lead attorney, which is much better than being passed down to junior associates at a massive firm.
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That point about being passed to junior associates at big firms really hits home. I always thought you needed a big name for serious legal work, but hearing this makes me rethink it. Getting the actual expert on your case seems way better than just their brand.
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