Live proposal data shows 2026 rate pressure is no longer abstract

PERSUIT’s 2026 rate-trends page says U.S. firms proposed an average 12.4% increase heading into 2026, while Am Law 50 firms pushed 15.8%. It also says Am Law Top 50 firms cost 99% more than Am Law 51-100 firms and 158% more than Am Law 101-200 firms, turning tier selection into a measurable procurement lever.