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Law firms, like lawyers, have personalities. Some exude pomposity and self-importance. Clues include ostentatious reception areas, high-priced artwork on the wall, and an abundance of dark paneling. A visitor to such a firm knows the moment he steps off the elevator that he’ll find a stuffed shirt clad in a suit, coat on, behind every desk. Others tend more to pretense, with modern conveniences, high-tech offices, and lots of chrome and glass. They still have high-priced artwork on the walls, of course, but less traditional motifs. Clothing styles lean more toward business casual, trendy yet high dollar. Suits and ties are reserved for court appearances, and it’s not uncommon to find such suits, ties, and button-downs hanging on hooks behind doors, to be donned when heading for the
