Oct. 14, 2026
The boutique advantage: Building a law firm around talent, focus and trust
See more on The boutique advantage: Building a law firm around talent, focus and trustBoutique law firms can compete with larger rivals by focusing on their strengths, hiring and mentoring exceptional talent, growing strategically and preparing the next generation to lead.
Skip Miller
Partner
Miller Barondess LLP
2121 Ave of the Stars, 26th Floor
Los Angeles , CA 90067
Phone: (310) 552-4400
Fax: (310) 552-8400
Email: smiller@millerbarondess.com
UCLA SOL; Los Angeles CA
When lawyers start firms, the temptation is to make those firms look bigger than they are: add practice areas, chase every promising matter, and hire lateral partners for their books of business. My experience has taught me the opposite. A successful boutique does not need to be a smaller version of a large firm. It needs a clear identity, exceptional talent, and the discipline to grow around what it does best. It's about having the right focus and then executing.
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