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Law Practice

Dec. 26, 2024

The essential guide to succession planning for lawyers approaching retirement

Succession planning is both a professional and ethical responsibility, safeguarding your firm's legacy, client relationships, and the work of your lifetime long after you retire.

George Brandon

President

Email: george@legalxcellence.com

George Brandon is president of LegalXcellence.com. He is a seasoned management, business development, marketing and IT professional with over 30 years of experience in the legal services industry, as well as an experienced business development attorney coach and marketing director with a proven track record of helping lawyers achieve their business development goals.

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In the high-stakes world of legal practice, where reputations are meticulously built and relationships painstakingly cultivated, the idea of retirement often presents a daunting challenge. For many lawyers, their firm is not just a place of work--it's their legacy. Yet, as careers approach their sunset, the question arises: how can a lawyer ensure their life's work endures and their clients, colleagues, and firm thrive in their absence?

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