Culture
Law firms are like cans of coffee - they all have different labels but are generally the same on the inside. It takes a much different product on the inside to measure up to the packaging, and Levenfeld Pearlstein (LP) is the kind of law firm that does exactly that.
Many law firms promote a “value proposition” and sell it as high quality work, responsiveness, reasonable fees and efficiency in working. To us, that is just doing good work for clients. Doing good legal work isn’t what we aspire to – it’s where we begin.
Most law firms contain smart, conservative lawyers doing similar types of legal work for corporate America. Deals get done just fine, but there is little thought given to the clients' real business objectives. These attorneys like the personal intellectual challenge of the matter more than the clients' practical business goals. They like doing the same deal the same way and will simply say "That's how we've always done it."
Levenfeld Pearlstein is different both in terms of culture and technical skills. We are successful at dealing with high-caliber work in an entrepreneurial setting. This translates into the sophisticated skills of a big firm in a more manageable environment. We skillfully navigate complex real estate deals, huge national business transactions, and fierce bet-the-company litigation, and do this with small-firm personal service, fewer layers of lawyers, precise dedicated client teams, greater top-level partner involvement, and more efficiency. We offer the same level of technical skills without the bitter big-firm aftertaste.
Furthermore, we’re run like a business, just like our clients. Our business tactics are like those of leaders in industry – innovation, stellar customer service, and focused market segmentation. Our decisions are similar to our clients' - we’re toughing it out in the trenches just like they are. Many of our attorneys are CPAs, hold MBAs and have previously worked in the industries they now serve. We understand what it’s like to run a business, and that keeps us fresh, sharp, and on top of our game.
How we run LP and the strength of our unique culture matters to our clients. Ultimately, it is our business savvy that sets us apart. However, as important as that might be, it doesn’t translate into proficient legal skills or prompt phone calls. We understand our clients' goals and resolve their legal issues by using the collaborative efforts and creativity of our professionals.
In addition, our attorneys do what they do best – focus on you, the client, your business and your legal matters. Our attorneys practice law, and our business people manage our business with a support team that is comprised of experts in client service.
The key to our work philosophy and the difference we make to our clients is excellence. Excellence in work quality; excellence in people who provide client service; excellence in our clients; excellence in all things. We don’t just represent our clients — we care about them and their success.