BigHand 2026 Legal Pricing and Budgeting Trends Analysis: 63% of law firms rely on familiar pricing — 35% default to standard hourly rates, 28% copy past matter pricing.
56% report increased client demand for AI-driven efficiencies or transparency. 35% cite partner discomfort discussing AI with clients as top barrier. No dominant AI pricing approach: 30% maintain existing pricing while capturing AI margins; 30% still evaluating; 25% offer discounts when clients permit AI use.