Layoffs Not a Factor in Stable Pittsburgh Market

While a number of Philadelphia firms have sent attorneys and support staff packing in response to an economic downturn, Pittsburgh seems to have weathered the storm thus far with a minimum number of casualties. The Legal Intelligencer spoke to Pittsburgh-based firm leaders and legal experts who unanimously confirmed that Pittsburgh has not seen as many layoffs as Philadelphia has this year, and the explanations offered were simple: Pittsburgh has a more stable economy, and employment costs are lower.

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