Firm Factor

The Truth About Counteroffers for Lawyers

April 8, 2026·17 min
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Should you tell your employer about another offer?What happens if they match it?And why do counteroffers sometimes backfire?In this episode of Firm Factor, John and Carolyn answer real attorney career questions about raises, leverage, and when to move on. They break down why doing the next job before you have the title is often the fastest path to promotion and why negotiating from proof beats negotiating from requests.

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