The Chambers USA team continues to work with law firms of all sizes, from boutiques to the most international, throughout our research to ensure we cover all aspects of the U.S. legal market for clients of all sizes and requirements to help them meet their legal needs. With about 600 lawyers, Blank Rome has been an integral part of Philadelphia since the 1940s, but the firm is not exclusive to the city of brotherly love — its 13 offices span the United States and China. During its existence, Blank Rome has grown into a generalist law firm representing clients in the real estate, financial services, chemical, technology, energy and life sciences sectors. In addition to the list, the company has recently expanded its focus on consumer financial services. cybersecurity and data protection; energy, petrochemicals and natural resources; and intellectual property. In addition, the firm has nationally and internationally recognized practices in the marine, prenuptial, insurance and government contracting fields. Founded in 1886, Swanson Midgley, one of KC`s oldest law firms, has found success by excelling in commercial law, estate planning and litigation. The practice of commercial law covers a wide range of focal points: banking and finance, corporate finance, real estate as well as tax and intellectual property law. It supports these areas with a robust litigation section covering 20 areas of specialization. With a culture of collegiality and teamwork in the Midwest, Jones Day is among the best of the best in the legal industry. The firm has a long list of outstanding practices – from labour and employment to private equity and appeals – and is a leader in pro bono. Jones Day has 42 offices in 17 countries on five continents.
The firm`s growing practices include antitrust, appellates, capital markets, international law, intellectual property, labour and employment, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, securities and securities litigation, to name a few. Ingramâs brings you the ranking of the largest law firms in the greater Kansas City area. While many players are retaining the positions they held a year ago on this impressive list, one thing hasn`t changed, and that`s the level of customer service, value, and integrity these law firms offer individuals and businesses. McDermott sits comfortably among V100 law firms and is best known for his work in the health and tax fields, though his practices go far beyond that. The firm is forward-thinking when it comes to wellness, offering lawyers billable loans for 25 hours of wellness and will appeal to those seeking a collegial and supportive environment. While the company is still known for its financial strength, McDermott`s reach has expanded over the decades. The firm advises clients in newer areas such as life sciences, renewable energy and data protection law, complementing its more traditional practices such as mergers and acquisitions, antitrust, healthcare, intellectual property, litigation, real estate and insurance. At K&L Gates, lawyers do challenging work for high-profile clients in a supportive environment. An open market allocation system allows employees to exercise control over their workload, and more experienced lawyers act as volunteer mentors. K&L Gates is one of the world`s largest law firms with nearly 2,000 lawyers on five continents.
The firm`s world-class practices include corporate law; energy and infrastructure; finance; intellectual property; workplace safety, employment and workplace safety; litigation and dispute resolution; policy and regulation; Real estate; and asset management and investment funds. Within this growth, the practice of health shines. Modern Healthcare`s National Healthcare Practice Ranking for 2014 ranked Polsinelli No. 3 nationally, thanks to increased customer demand, especially on issues related to health information, data management and security, and complex reimbursement. Dechert is a global company, but its collegial culture seems to create a close-knit sense of community. The firm encourages lawyers to get involved beyond billable amounts, offering a “STARS” award and a bonus for contributions related to diversity and innovation. In the United States, the firm is recognized for its work in antitrust, international arbitration, financial services, life sciences, strategic transactions and private equity, litigation, white-collar crime, product liability, real estate and securities. Law firms do more than companies that benefit from innovation.
You can demonstrate some of this quality yourself. This has perhaps never been more evident in recent years than with Husch Blackwell, who made the decision to abolish traditional practice groups altogether a few years ago. It was not an apostasy in administrative circles, but it certainly attracts the attention of others in this sector. Healthcare may be in vogue, but the company is growing in other ways as well. Since last year, it has added legal firepower in areas such as real estate and real estate finance, commercial litigation, intellectual property, employee benefits and domestic government contracts; It doubles its presence on the West Coast and opens an office in San Francisco. The company has also been a strong supporter of Kansas City`s emerging innovation infrastructure by providing a support service to Silicon Prairie, an organization that serves the interests of technology companies, and inviting emerging and risky cleantech companies to participate in its sixth annual Polsinelli Innovation Competition. For those looking to work with startups, Gunderson Dettmer is the place to be. Employees are given significant responsibility for interesting tasks from day one, and the company`s positive culture leads to strong relationships with colleagues and customers.
The company has expanded in the United States and internationally in recent years. With offices in Ann Arbor, Boston, Beijing, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Singapore, the firm is an international specialist in emerging markets growth for corporates and venture capital clients. For more than 100 years, St. Louis-based Lewis, Rice & Fingersh has served both individuals and businesses, ranging from small businesses to domestic businesses. It provides services to businesses in financial services, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, publishing, broadcasting, health care and insurance. He also focuses on real estate law, where his lawyers work with local governments, brokers and developers. There are national, if not global, law firms that have a presence at KC and more lawyers throughout the firm, but no firm has more lawyers working in this city than Shook, Hardy & Bacon. Once again, SH&B topped Ingram`s rankings, although it fought for the title by some competitors. Nevertheless, with a worldwide reputation for product liability advocacy, the firm continues to maintain its place in Kansas City and in domestic legal markets. Developments over the past year include: Hughes Hubbard fosters a collegial environment where employees feel welcome and respected. A recently revamped mentorship program and expanded responsibilities for pro bono and billable matters provide excellent opportunities for quality legal education.
Founded more than 130 years ago, Hubbard Hughes has a strong presence in New York and a broad geographic reach from coast to coast and internationally. The firm has 40 main areas of activity in the four core departments of the firm: 1. corporate, tax and private clients; 2. financing, restructuring and bankruptcy; 3. intellectual property; and 4. Litigation, arbitration and investigations. DC-based Steptoe & Johnson is attracted to candidates with legal or government experience, and the right personality is a must. The company is dedicated to developing people, with early opportunities for challenges and truly invested partners.
Today, the firm advises a number of blue-chip clients and is consistently ranked among the top law firms for international trade, insurance, tax, intellectual property, energy, white-collar crime and the ever-evolving field of internet law. As one of New York`s elites, Debevoise is a leader in private equity and mergers and acquisitions, as well as a favorite location for business. The company has a reputation for being intellectual and respectful and provides comprehensive support to its employees – from in-depth mentoring to career coaching. The firm`s core competencies include strategic and private equity, mergers and acquisitions, insurance, financial services transactions, fund formation, complex litigation, commercial and investigative litigation, and international arbitration. Financial services, construction, energy, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, telecommunications – Rouse Hendricks` business customers German may come from these and other industries, but the company`s representation is not limited to large companies.