[psunavy03]

Go look at what partners at the biggest white-shoe law firms make. Over $1,000/hr.

[grogenaut]

Is that what they make or what they BILL. IT, Admin staff, paralegal, Jr lawyers, building, pro Bono and other marketing activities etc. It's paid for somehow.

[johndhi]

believe it or not, they make more! they make money off of what the associates and junior partners bill, too. but yes, that figure is what they bill.

[teachrdan]

I believe paralegals and junior lawyers bill for their time, too, also at eye-watering rates.

[AlbertCory]

The witness actually got that $850 an hour. The other stuff you mentioned was absorbed by the law firm and billed to the client(s).

[rrix2]

are they being called in as expert witnesses?

[psunavy03]

The discussion was whether billing over $800/hr was "ridiculous." It's actually common for credentialed professionals who are at the very top of very specific fields.