Law Firm Mission Statement

Look at the following law firm websites to see examples of mission statements. Sometimes the firm will call its mission statement the “Firm Overview.”

Hodge, Denton, Jones, & Appeal, Inc. – http://www.hogefenton.com/

Womble Carlyle – http://www.wcsr.com/

King & Spading – http://www.kslaw.com/

Alderman & Alderman – http://www.alderman.com/intro.shtml

Ballard Spar Andrews & Innersole, LLP – http://www.ballardspahr.com/

Pick one mission statement from the list above. Paraphrase or outline the mission statement that you chose, then tell what values and philosophies are encompassed by your chosen mission statement.

Part 2: Role of the Law Firm

Role of the Law Firm

What role does a mission statement play in a law firm’s website?

If you were a potential client, would it affect your decision to hire a law firm? Why or why not?

Be sure to review and respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

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The selected firm is http://www.ballardspahr.com and its mission statement reads

Responsiveness counts. That’s what clients tell us, and that’s what we’re known for. It shows in everything we do: devising forward-thinking solutions to get the best results, respecting and meeting clients’ service needs, anticipating the impact of national events and legal developments on clients’ interests, and taking action to keep clients agile and informed, including forming practice initiatives that address financial reform, health care reform, and climate change and sustainability.

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