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In forming a new Dallas-based national law practice, Paul Skiermont and Donald Puckett are rejecting the traditional hourly billing rate, instead relying exclusively on alternative fee arrangements. "Our fees are linked to successful results and based on the value of our work to our clients, rather than the hourly model that rewards inefficiency," explains Skiermont. "Economic demands are slowly moving the legal industry to consider other financial models, and we're leading that movement. We use a variety of different arrangements that best fit our clients' needs and provide greater certainty to their budgets." Skiermont Puckett LLP uses flat monthly fees, fixed project-based fees, success bonuses, contingent fees, and blended flat fees with bonus or contingent components. The veteran courtroom lawyers, who became friends more than 15 years ago as members of the University of Kentucky debate team, are focused on representing plaintiffs and defendants in patent infringement, antitrust and other complex commercial litigation. For information contact Barry Pound at 800-559-4534 or barry@androvett.com.