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McGlinchey Stafford Closure Latest Casualty Of Mid-Law Pressures

By Emma Cueto

Without any mass exodus of attorneys, the pending closure of New Orleans-based firm McGlinchey Stafford PLLC stands apart from other firm shutdowns in recent years but still reflects the difficulties facing full service midsize firms amid rising pressures related to rates and compensation.

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