The top law firms in the country are based in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida.
Bigger does not always mean better, and one of the top-rated law firms in the United States is a testament to this. Duane Morris LLP, based in Philadelphia, only employs about 700 lawyers. However, the firm was rated as the third-best law firm in the U.S. by Martindale, which ranked the top firms according to visibility. According to the ratings, Greenberg Traurig is the top law firm, while Jones Day is second.
Greenberg Traurig LLP
Greenberg Traurig LLP is a global law firm that has 23 U.S. locations and seven overseas. The firm, which was established in 1967, features almost 1,800 lawyers who specialize in more than 50 practice areas. Greenberg Traurig's commitment to diversity is evidenced by the fact that it ranks at the top of U.S. law firms in its number of minority partners and its number of female partners.
Greenberg Traurig LLP
1221 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
305.579.0500
gtlaw.com
Jones Day
With offices in 17 foreign locations and in 14 cities in the U.S., Jones Day has more than 2,500 attorneys. The firm, which began in Cleveland, Ohio in 1939, specializes in 65 practice areas. These areas include banking and finance, energy, government regulation, health care, mergers and acquisitions, real estate and tax. Jones Day prides itself on the fact that its foundation is built on a partnership model. The firm does not operate on an LLC or LLP level.
Jones Day
901 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114-1190
216.586.3939
jonesday.com
Duane Morris LLP
Although the firm only has about 700 lawyers worldwide, Duane Morris LLP has offices in 20 U.S. cities and in four international locations. The firm offers legal expertise in more than 130 specialty areas. Duane Morris LLP is headquartered in Philadelphia, where the firm was founded in 1904. The firm has experienced a great deal of growth over the last 27 years. Duane Morris LLP only employed 100 lawyers in 1983, but has added almost 600 since that time. In addition to its legal endeavors, Duane Morris LLP has nine affiliates that service industries like health care, investing, finance and accounting.
Duane Morris LLP
30 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-4196
215.979.1000
duanemorris.com
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