Collaboration

We are all about collaboration. Here’s why. Our partners are highly skilled and creative lawyers in their own right, but imagine what can be accomplished when we bring all of those collective skills, perspectives and backgrounds to bear on your particular issue. 

Under the billable hour method, few clients will voluntarily pay for senior lawyers to work together, fearing that such unrestrained collaboration will result in a bill close to the annual gross national product of a small country.

But ask yourself this -- would we have the airplane today if there was only one Wright Brother? Would you hum a tune or see a show by Gilbert, without Sullivan? Would our country be the same if Thomas Jefferson had drafted the Declaration of Independence without the input of any other members of the appointed Committee of Five, like John Adams or Benjamin Franklin?

How can you be sure you’re getting your money’s worth? We structure our fees so that they are tied to achieving your objectives. That creates an incentive for us to do things the best way—and that means collaboratively. We’re economically motivated. And when you use an alternative fee, not solely an hourly one, you face no economic risk from our collaboration. But the biggest safeguard of your well-being and our integrity is our Value Adjustment Line.   If you don’t think what we achieve by collaborating provides value to you, you can always adjust your bill.

Team players with your other service providers. Our commitment to collaboration extends beyond the walls of our office. As team players, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate and work with your other law firms, service providers, consultants or customers. Your team is our team, regardless of our role. We take pride in playing well in the sandbox with others. (See our Second Opinion Section).

Everything about Valorem, from our office space to our compensation structure, has been created to maximize collaboration. Come visit us. You’ll see space and tools for collaboration, but best of all, you’ll see us collaborating to benefit you. Contact Us.