THE BILLABLE HOUR IS UNDER ATTACK. AND AI COULD CHANGE THE LEGAL PROFESSION FOREVER.
What happens when one of Ireland's most innovative solicitors decides to throw out the traditional rulebook?
Larry Fenelon SC, founder of Fenecas Law and previously of Leman Solicitors, joins Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL on Episode 155 of The Fifth Court.
He's built a litigation-only firm that doesn't record billable hours, embraces artificial intelligence and believes the Irish legal profession needs to move much faster.
And his numbers are extraordinary.
Five hours of document preparation reduced to five minutes.
Ten employees doing work he believes might otherwise require 20–22 people.
Fixed-fee arrangements instead of the traditional six-minute billing clock.
Larry also reveals:
There's also a remarkable personal story, from working in his family's meat business and studying at the University of Limerick to building, merging and then starting a law firm all over again.
Plus: the Decisis Law Reports case review
Peter and Mark examine three important decisions:
The Decisis case-law review is proudly sponsored by Charltons Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, George's Street, Dún Laoghaire, specialists in family law, civil litigation, property, wills and probate.
Presented by Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL.
The Fifth Court. No Ordinary Courtroom.
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