Sometimes solo practitioners and small law firms find that their client matters require legal counsel outside their core practice areas. Other times, client matters grow to the point where overflow work and trial preparation simply can't be handled by their firms' own lawyers. In these situations, firms may refer these matters out entirely or bring on co-counsel to assist.

But there may be a better way for law firms to consistently have access to lawyers with complimentary legal practices who can step in when client matters require it — without breaking the bank or disrupting firm culture.

Enter the of counsel relationship.