AFAs are becoming increasingly mainstream, with significant year-over-year growth across legal practice areas. As hourly billing faces stronger competition, firms must adapt to clients' evolving expectations.
In 2023, only 5.7% of legal billings involved Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs), but 2024 saw notable growth across nearly every practice area. CounselLink is closely tracking this shift—continued momentum may reflect a significant move away from traditional hourly billing.
Published April 27, 2025.
