Abstract
AbstractUsing network analysis, we study referrals among plaintiff‐side lawyers handling medical malpractice cases in Indiana. The referral network is stratified, with a few highly connected “hub” firms. Firm connectivity follows a power law distribution—suggesting that new entrants tend to associate with already well‐connected firms, rather than starting a new network. Regression analysis shows that, for a given firm, connectivity (i.e., node degree) in the referral network and being loyal to a smaller number of firms both lead to better outcomes in non‐referred cases. The referral network also became more concentrated over time. The stratification of the market for plaintiff‐side representation is reinforced through these processes.
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