Adams & Reese Partner Pera Contributes to White Paper on Private Equity in Personal Injury Law

Adams & Reese announces that Partner Lucian Pera is among the contributors to a landmark white paper released by the Private Equity Legal Alliance (PELA). The publication, “Building Ethical, Value-Focused Partnerships: How Personal Injury Law Firms Can Engage Private Equity to Unlock Capital, Fuel Growth, and Create Rewarding Exits,” provides one of the most comprehensive resources to date on private equity investment in the personal injury sector.

The 59-page guide offers practical insights for law firm owners and senior leaders evaluating growth strategies or succession planning under today’s Alternative Business Structure (ABS) and Managed Service Organization (MSO) models.

Topics include:

• Why private equity interest in personal injury firms is accelerating

• How to assess readiness for outside capital

• Ethical parameters of MSO structures and ABS-style partnerships

• Operational improvements investors often seek

• Structuring partnerships that preserve the firm’s legacy

Pera’s contribution reflects his extensive experience in legal ethics and professional responsibility, ensuring that firms engaging with private equity do so in ways that uphold ethical standards and client trust. His perspective reinforces the importance of aligning financial strategies with professional obligations, a core theme throughout the paper.

The white paper is available for free download on PELA member websites. It serves as an essential resource for law firm leaders seeking to build scalable, defensible firms positioned for long-term success.