Florida lawyers bill at higher hourly rates than attorneys in most of the country, especially when the cost of living is taken into account. But compared to the national average, fewer of those billable hours get applied to actual invoices, according to a legal trends report.
The average hourly billing rate for lawyers in Florida in 2016 was $279, making it seventh among 49 states, according to The 2017 Legal Trends Report produced by legal practice management platform Clio. When the cost of living is taken into account, Florida billing rates ranked third highest. Nevada was first in both categories.
