Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For

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2025 Best Midsize Law Firms for Associate/Partner Relations
#1

Bookoff McAndrews PLLC

Based in Washington, DC, Bookoff McAndrews focuses on patent counseling and prosecution for technology companies. Founded in 2012, this patent boutique has been recognized by Chambers and Forbes, among others, for its stellar work as a top intellectual property firm. BoMc is committed to DEI, celebrates the outside interests of its attorneys, and embraces work-life balance as much as possible in a busy practice; this is evident in its high positions in multiple Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For rankings.
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SCORE 9.839

2024 Ranking

#3

Bookoff McAndrews PLLC
#2

Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.

Adam Leitman Bailey is a top New York real estate firm that is still managed by its founder and is home to approximately two dozen attorneys. The firm is known for the stellar litigation skills of its lawyers and their ability to get a deal done. Clients range from individuals to cooperatives and from condos to developers. A cherished rite of passage for first-year associates is the gift of a new suit when they pass the bar.
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SCORE 9.700

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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
#3

Stotler Hayes Group LLC

Stotler Hayes is a midsized law firm with a national presence. It has an exclusive clientele of healthcare providers, including long-term care providers such as nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and sub-acute hospitals. The firm has a collaborative culture, billing and compensation policies that support work-life balance, and over a decade of experience succeeding as a fully remote attorney team.
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SCORE 9.650

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#4

Stotler Hayes Group LLC
#4

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Greenberg Glusker is a hundred-plus attorney firm operating from a single office in Los Angeles. The firm is particularly known for its work in the entertainment space, with other prominent practices in real estate and environmental law. Associates here praise the firm’s culture and work-life balance. The firm has a unique mentoring program, with the associate mentors nicknamed “big siblings” who work to ensure associates’ professional development.
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SCORE 9.619

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#8

Greenberg Glusker LLP
#5

Edelson PC

Edelson PC was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 2007, and has added three offices in the United States: Boulder, Colorado; San Francisco, California; and Washington, DC. The firm focuses on high-impact plaintiff’s class action and mass action litigation, as well as public impact and public client investigation cases. It also works with governmental entities in shaping legislation and representing these entities in actions brought on behalf of consumers. The firm’s efforts have secured $45 billion in settlements and judgments for its clients. The firm has been recognized by Law360 as an Illinois Powerhouse, the only plaintiff’s firm to receive this distinction, and founder Jay Edelson has been recognized by Law360 as a Titan of the Plaintiff’s Bar and by Lawdragon as a top Plaintiff Financial Lawyer.
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SCORE 9.563

2024 Ranking

#5

Edelson PC
#6

Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.

Robinson Bradshaw is a growing firm of more than 170 attorneys, with four offices operating in and around North Carolina. Prospective associates are expected to work primarily from one of the firm’s offices, but those who do have a strong chance of making partner so long as they stick around (and that is what they want for their career). With no billable-hour requirement and with lockstep compensation, it’s no wonder Robinson Bradshaw stands out in career outlook, hours, satisfaction, associate/partner relations, and firm culture.
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SCORE 9.545

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#2

Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
#7

Wilkinson Stekloff

Wilkinson Stekloff is a leading litigation boutique with offices in Washington, DC and New York City. Since its founding in 2016, the 40-lawyer firm has tried over 20 cases to verdict, stacking up win after win. Small but mighty, the firm focuses on winning high-stakes trials while actively encouraging its attorneys to take on pro bono matters. Notably, Wilkinson Stekloff eschews the traditional billable model, both in terms of client fee arrangements and attorney timekeeping at the firm, which is appreciated by all parties.
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SCORE 9.381

2024 Ranking

#13

Wilkinson Stekloff
#8

Caplin & Drysdale

For almost 60 years, Caplin & Drysdale has carved out a niche in tax and tax-related services to companies, organizations, and individuals in the U.S. and around the world. About 65 attorneys across two offices also provide guidance in the areas of bankruptcy, complex litigation, corporate law, employee benefits, political law, and white collar defense.
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SCORE 9.364

2024 Ranking

#11

Caplin & Drysdale
#9

Harrity & Harrity LLP

Harrity & Harrity is a patent firm that focuses on electrical and mechanical technologies. The firm services many high-profile clients, including Fortune 500 companies, and it takes pride in serving its clients for the long haul. Harrity’s patent attorneys have experience in a broad range of industries, from aerospace to health care to financial services and more. Associates experience great work-life balance here, as the firm operates on a production-based compensation system rather than the billable hour.
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SCORE 9.300

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#1

Harrity & Harrity LLP
#10

Morrison Cohen LLP

Founded in 1984, Morrison Cohen’s 125-plus lawyers operate out of a single office in midtown Manhattan. Known for their corporate work in particular, Morrison Cohen also has highly respected labor & employment and business litigation practices. Morrison Cohen makes our list of the Best Midsize Firms in New York, Best Midsize Firms for Diversity, and the National Law Journal’s Midsize Hot List.
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SCORE 9.231

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#19

Morrison Cohen LLP
#11

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Founded in 1962 with three attorneys in the Bay Area, Farella is now a midsize firm, home to over 120 attorneys, with a strong reputation in the areas of corporate transactions and complex commercial litigation, particularly strong credentials in the renewable energy industry, and—uniquely—a wine industry team serving vintners and distributors out of their Napa Valley office. The firm is nationally recognized by publications such as Best Lawyers, Chambers, Law360, and Benchmark Litigation.
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SCORE 9.200

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#7

Farella Braun + Martel LLP
#12

Susman Godfrey

It doesn’t get better for litigators than working at Susman Godfrey, an elite litigation boutique with four offices and only approximately150 partners and associates. Junior associates are given immediate responsibility and treated like future partners. Susman is known for innovation, including contingency fee arrangements when representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Despite long hours and intense work, the firm is social and rewards its associates with high compensation and bonuses. Firm-hosted retreats are notable perks.
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SCORE 9.192

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#10

Susman Godfrey
#13

Caldwell

A go-to firm for high-growth startups and early-stage technology companies, Caldwell is renowned for its pioneering work in Life Sciences, Technology, Litigation, and Corporate practices with a mighty roster of accomplished attorneys, patent agents, and technical specialists. The firm works across offices and departments to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach that equates to success for their clients. Caldwell is known for its innovative work with Life Sciences and Technology companies.
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SCORE 9.176

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#8

Caldwell
#14

DTO Law

A tech savvy boutique firm that can compete with any BigLaw firm for any project, anywhere in the United States.
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SCORE 9.111

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DTO Law
#15

The Cavanagh Law Firm, PA

The Cavanagh Law Firm takes pride in maintaining the same principles upon which it was founded more than 20 years ago: hard work, quality, integrity, and superior client service. With two offices in Arizona and at about 30 attorneys strong, the firm provides legal services in dozens of practice areas, including commercial litigation and ADR, labor and employment, health care, insurance defense, family law, tax law, and more. 
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SCORE 9.100

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The Cavanagh Law Firm, PA
#16

Shartsis Friese LLP

Almost 50 years old, Shartsis Friese opened its doors in San Francisco as an alternative to large national law firms. It has grown to over 60 attorneys who specialize in the areas of corporate law, litigation, estate planning, real estate, taxation, and venture capital. The firm’s low turnover model creates familiarity and continuity for clients, who appreciate the personal service. Clients also like the firm’s commitment to lower billing rates.
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SCORE 9.083

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#17

Shartsis Friese LLP
#17

Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP

Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP has been part of the New York City legal scene since 1854 and counts Franklin D. Roosevelt as a firm alumnus. Although many of its legal projects involve its home city, the firm offers many types of legal counsel to international companies wishing to do business in the United States. The firm advises clients ranging from financial institutions and medical and biotech companies to alternative energy companies and, high-net-worth individuals and families.
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SCORE 9.077

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#23

Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP
#18

MoloLamken LLP

In just over a decade of existence and with fewer than 40 attorneys, MoloLamken has quickly made a name for itself among the heavy hitters of boutique litigation shops. With offices in three of the country’s major metropolises—New York, Chicago, and Washington, DC—MoloLamken’s attorneys focus on complex business litigation, white collar criminal defense, and intellectual property. MoloLamken only hires laterally, putting a premium on experience when it comes to handling the high-stakes, complicated cases the firm takes on.
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SCORE 9.059

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#16

MoloLamken LLP
#19

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

A leading Texas firm, Kelly Hart is entrenched in the city of Fort Worth, both headquartered there and serving notable Fort Worth clientele like the entrepreneurial Bass family, Justin Brands, Anne W. Marion and the Burnett Companies, American Airlines, Pier 1, Hillwood, and BNSF Railway. As the firm has grown, so has its client list, which includes additional Fortune 500 companies, individuals, investor groups, and governmental entities from around Texas and the nation.
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SCORE 9.000

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Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
#19

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila brings its trial and transactional expertise to clients from coast to coast, with offices in Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Ann Arbor, and Los Angeles/Irvine. Whether for an individual or Fortune 500 client, the firm handily navigates disputes and deals across a variety of industries—including health care and life sciences, financial services and asset management, telecommunications and technology, and many more.
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SCORE 9.000

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Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP
#21

AZA

Based in Houston, Texas, and home to over 50 lawyers, Ahmad, Zavitsanos and Mensing P.C., known as AZA, is a boutique litigation firm that is “talented, tough and courtroom tested.” AZA attorneys participate in substantive trial work from the start, contributing to the firm’s strength in the courtroom. The firm counsels clients of all sizes, from multinational companies to individuals, and is known for its attorneys’ skill in both commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation, as well as other practice areas.
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SCORE 8.962

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#18

AZA
#22

McNeill PLLC

McNeill is the ultimate haven for patent attorneys seeking maximum flexibility. The firm is fully remote and allows attorneys to set their own billable-hours goal, which results in associates who are very pleased with their work-life balance. And while the firm prioritizes the needs of attorneys and staff, it certainly isn’t lacking in the quality of work and caliber of clients served. The firm is well regarded for its IP work, even despite its relatively young age.
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SCORE 8.941

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#20

McNeill PLLC
#23

Hooper, Lundy & Bookman

Hooper Lundy is the largest firm in the country to focus only on healthcare providers and suppliers, which gives it a reputable niche in the healthcare industry. The firm is well suited for associates who thrive in a team-oriented culture and want early hands-on experience under the guidance of dedicated mentors. The firm is also a certified provider of continuing legal education and provides in-house legal training on healthcare issues that are not available to the general bar.
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SCORE 8.933

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Hooper, Lundy & Bookman
#24

Irell & Manella LLP

Irell & Manella has been around since 1941 and has resisted any temptation to engage in outrageous expansion efforts, so that it has maintained a small to midsize firm feel. The firm has only three offices—two in Southern California and one in Washington, D.C.—and only 70 attorneys, and does exemplary work in the areas of intellectual property litigation and general business litigation.
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SCORE 8.867

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Irell & Manella LLP
#25

Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP

Headquartered in Chicago, Marshall, Gerstein & Borun is an intellectual property firm that works with clients on six continents. The firm has participated in numerous Supreme Court cases related to IP law since its founding in 1955 and has been recognized as a leader in its field by major publications. Firm attorneys hold degrees in science or engineering—in addition to their juris doctorates—to ensure the best possible representation for their clients.
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SCORE 8.850

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#22

Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP