The Daily Business Review surveyed 76 area managing partners or other law firm leaders across South Florida to learn how firms are handling the sluggish economy. Taken as a whole, the Review’s 2009 survey shows a year of lay offs and retrenchment at the prospect of a prolonged economic downturn. However, Harper Meyer Perez Hagen O’Connor & Albert in Miami saw business grow in 2009, said managing partner George “Rocky” Harper. The 12-lawyer firm, which specializes in international and cross-border transactions, can offer better value than a larger firm, he said. For the full article please go to: http://www.dailybusinessreview.com/

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