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Billing Realization Holds Post-AI — But Credit Disputes Are a Hidden Risk
The Legal Stack's 2026 AI Retention and Billing Realization Report surveyed 74 firms and found that realization rates — billed time actually collected — have remained within two percentage points of pre-AI baselines in 61% of firms. Retention in AI-deployed practice areas was 91.3% versus 89.7% in non-AI areas, a difference within the margin of error. However, one finding stands out: firms that re
Source: The Legal Stack: The Legal AI Retention and Billing Realization Report 2026Legal AIBilling RatesLaw Firm EconomicsAI & Unit Economics