According to a study conducted by Altman Weil Inc., about a quarter of law firms were forced to de-equitize partners in 2009. Apparently 18.8 percent of the surveyed reported that their firm would have to de-equitize partners in 2010. 787 law firms were surveyed, 37 percent of which were AMLaw 200 firms. All firms had at least 50 attorneys.

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