COVID-19 has hit lawyers in the pocketbook

Using Google Forms, I designed a survey that asked questions about how the pandemic had impacted attorneys’ ability to attract clients, file new cases, and earn money. We sent the survey out nationally and received over 300 responses. I used a spreadsheet, pivot tables and pie chart graphics to analyze the results.

Here is the series of articles I wrote based on the survey. The outcome showed a stark impact on lawyers’ ability to earn money during the pandemic.

The Numbers Are In: Attorney Income Nosedived Nationwide in Last 2 Months

In a national survey of 292 lawyers, 59% of respondents said their income has decreased because of COVID-19 disruptions, while 34% said their income had stayed the same during the pandemic.

Family Lawyers, Criminal Law Attorneys Are Hurting Worse Than Others in COVID-19 Economy

In a national survey of attorneys, 91% of family law attorneys and 80% of criminal law attorneys reported that their income has decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of respondents had lost upward of 80% of their earnings.

Recession-Proof? Debt and Contract Lawyers Are Weathering the Coronavirus Storm Better Than Others

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically impacted lawyer income, but not every practice area is hurting the same. Debt counsel and contract attorneys seem to be the best off, compared to other practice areas.

COVID-19 Hasn’t Wrecked Auto Accident Lawyers’ Earnings Yet. But a Crash Is Coming

In a national survey, 58% of car wreck lawyers said their income stayed the same during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it flips on the head in terms of future income expectations. There were 71% who expected a future drop in earnings. Why?