“Nudging” Better Lawyer Behavior: Using Default Rules and Incentives to Change Behavior in Law Firms
First Page
42
Date Created
1-1-2014
Publisher
St. Mary's University School of Law
Editor
Elizabeth Germano
Last Page
111
Abstract
In the changing landscape of law practice—where law firm profits are threatened by such changes as increased pressure from clients to economize and the concomitant opportunities for clients to shop around for the most efficient lawyers—are there ways to change how things are done in law firms so that firms can provide more efficient and ethical service? This article suggests that an understanding of cognitive biases and basic behavioral economics will help law firms tweak their incentives and default rules to promote the improved delivery of legal services.
Recommended Citation
Nancy B. Rapoport,
“Nudging” Better Lawyer Behavior: Using Default Rules and Incentives to Change Behavior in Law Firms,
4
St. Mary's J. on Legal Malpractice & Ethics
42
(2014).
Available at:
https://commons.stmarytx.edu/lmej/vol4/iss1/2
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