THE BUSINESS OF LAW

The Skjold ▪ Barthel Difference

“The greatest advantage lawyers have is that they compete only with other lawyers. If everyone else does things equally poorly, and clients and recruits find little variation between firms, even the most egregious behavior will not lead to a competitive disadvantage.”  David Maister

Skjold ▪ Barthel isn't a typical law firm - we are a business whose business happens to be the law.  We believe that business cannot achieve long-term success without being properly structured, well managed and financially disciplined.  We also believe that financial reward will follow these achievements – but should not be allowed to take precedence over them.

This perspective is the key to why so many rely on our counsel to help run their business effectively.  We know it's not just about fulfilling legal obligations and protecting legal rights: it's about helping businesses make good decisions in all areas of business practice and management.  That is why we define our success by the impact we have on our clients.

From general business transactions to sophisticated commercial litigation matters, we help clients leverage knowledge and relationships to enhance their competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Cost-Effective Representation

At Skjold ▪ Barthel, we provide our clients with the most cost-effective representation possible, with no additional fees charged for secretarial services, office supplies, routine administrative photocopying or standard postage. 

In litigation and other document-intensive matters, we outsource copy, scan, e-discovery and related document processing functions to our partner K&B Document Technologies, ensuring fast, accurate and cost-effective servicing for our clients.

We strive to implement fair and flexible billing practices for all clients, and are willing to discuss any alternative billing arrangement proposed by the client, including discounts based on volume or payment time. 

Contact us to experience the Skjold ▪ Barthel difference for yourself.