Partner John M. Feder was featured in The Daily Journal’s Top Boutique Law Firms of 2026. He authored “Growing a Law Firm Without Losing the Client,” an article discussing how law firms can expand without sacrificing the personal attention their clients deserve.
Drawing on more than four decades of experience, John reflects on the lessons he learned from founding partner Ron Rouda, who treated every case as belonging to a person, not a file number. He explains how that approach continues to guide the firm as it takes on increasingly complex litigation, emphasizing the importance of keeping attorneys directly involved in their clients’ cases.
John also discusses how technology and staffing can support a growing practice without replacing meaningful attorney-client relationships. As he writes, “A growing firm does not have to become an assembly line. But avoiding that outcome requires treating client attention as a measure of successful growth rather than an obstacle to it.”
John emphasizes the importance of senior attorneys mentoring younger lawyers and maintaining the same standards of preparation and client service as a firm grows.
