Disorganized mess - Anonymous employee Pirkey Barber Employee Review

1.0
6 May 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The attorneys are nice. Meaning they mostly just ignore you. The free parking (even on weekends) and snacks are nice. Pay is decent.

Cons

Management doesn't care about the real issues in the firm- work flow, file management (it's a hot mess), inter-department communication, morale, firm culture, etc. The manager doesn't know how to manage attorneys, just tries to pacify them without exercising any problem solving skills. She also gets there late and leaves early every day. And so much gossip, probably the most gossipy place I've worked. It's awful. It's also an extremely disorganized firm. The senior attorneys are holding on to paper filing with an iron vice. If you want to work in an even semi-modern, young or adaptable firm: run.

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5.0
5 June 2026
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Pros

- amazing small law firm culture - very responsive - company shares a large percentage of benefit cost - fully vested in 401k from day 1

Cons

- room for improvement for range of benefits offered

5.0
13 Feb 2026
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Pros

The firm is very particular about who is brought in, both for employees and clients. There is a culture rarely found in law firms in general, may they be IP, multi-practice etc. Management expects the highest quality work while also trusting employees to perform to the set standards without micromanaging or constant oversight. The traditional law firm hierarchy is found only in terms of respect and direct client access, it is not based on lawyer/staff positions. Every person, regardless of their job title, is approachable, engaged, helpful and kind. You do your very best because you admire and respect the people you work with and want to elevate them as much as yourself. The firm has grown a lot since I started but the culture has fiercely stayed the same. If you have been chosen to be part of this incredible team, welcome, we are so happy to have you :)

Cons

The work load is HIGH. We are a nationally recognized firm and we handle A LOT of clients, from massive, global performing clients as well as small, fledgling business ventures, charities, and individual based clients. The quality of and attention to our work is expected to remain the same for every client, regardless of size. I can only speak to my team, but we are often keeping afloat on a whim and a prayer, but also by love and dedication. The work is a lot, perfection is expected, they don't accept anything less than the best.

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