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In 2025, clients are more budget-conscious than ever, seeking cost-effective legal services whenever possible. Yet, legal needs persist, and clients deserve the same high level of service, regardless of how tight resources might be at your firm.
Whether you’re a solo practitioner, part of a small firm, or working in a large in-house legal department,

By Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen
As co-owners of Montage Legal Group, we have been asked every imaginable question about the ethical issues involved when working with a freelance attorney, or when working as a freelance attorney. We frequently answer questions like “Are law firms fee-splitting when using a freelance lawyer?” or “Do I need to

We are excited to share that Laurie Rowen, co-owner and founder of Montage Legal Group, has been elected to the 2025 Board of Directors of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA).  The new board was sworn in at OCWLA’s 2024 Installation Dinner and Holiday Celebration.  This marks Laurie’s eighth year serving on the OCWLA

By Erin Giglia
Over the summer, I took a call from an attorney who was looking for help preparing an opposition to a motion. He said, “I’m ostensibly on vacation, but I’ve been working the entire time because I can’t seem to get out from under this litigation. Opposing counsel keeps filing motions. It hasn’t