From left, Rick Lyon, Simon Franzini, Greg Dovel, Christin Cho, Jeff Eichmann and Sean Luner preparing for a weekly trial examination training at Dovel & Luner LLP in Santa Monica.
SANTA MONICA — Litigation boutique Dovel & Luner LLP notably increased its first-year associate salaries to $215,000, retroactive to Jan. 1, way above market rate.
“We do that because we’re going to be hiring a truly superb person, and we’re going to be expecting them to deliver results that far exceed what other young lawyers will do,” said Greg Dovel, co-founder, partner and head of the firm’s trial practice. “Our... (continued)
