How Do You Personally Feel about Casual Dress for Lawyers? How Does It Influence Clients’ Perceptions?

Our Reader Survey reveals that 70% of our readers have observed a more casual dress code in recent years. We asked how they feel about it. 162 readers participated. 54% say they oppose casual dress in their law firms and a whopping 70% believe it has a negative influence on clients’ perceptions. See the pie charts below for the complete breakdown.

How Do You Personally Feel about the Current Trend toward More Casual Dress for Lawyers and Law Firm Administrators?

Do You Feel that Casual Attire Influences the Way Clients Perceive the Quality and Value of Legal Services?