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Ballard Spahr LLP

Philadelphia, PA·11 offices

Firm Overview

Ballard Spahr has built one of the most respected consumer financial services and media law practices in the country. The firm's First Amendment practice is particularly distinguished, and its Philadelphia-anchored footprint extends to major markets across the country.

Associate Experience

Associates at Ballard Spahr gain access to specialized expertise in consumer finance and media law that is unavailable at most large firms. The culture is professional and the Philadelphia-anchored environment is generally described as collegial.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Ballard Spahr recruits in consumer financial services, media, real estate, and litigation. For laterals with consumer finance or media law backgrounds, the firm is consistently among the premier destinations.

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Rankings

Vault Law 100#92
TierAmLaw 200

Firm Size

Total Lawyers713
Associates257
Partners267
Counsel157
Assoc : Partner1.0 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Consumer Finance
  • Media & First Amendment

Practice Strengths

Consumer Financial ServicesMedia & First AmendmentReal EstateLitigationCorporate

Key Markets

PhiladelphiaBaltimoreDenverLas VegasLos AngelesMinneapolisNew JerseyNew YorkSalt Lake CityWashington DC+1 more