Firm Overview
Blank Rome has one of the most respected maritime and admiralty practices in the country, alongside strong litigation, insurance, and corporate capabilities. The firm's national footprint and its distinctive maritime specialization give it a unique character in the BigLaw landscape.
Associate Experience
Blank Rome associates benefit from the firm's genuine specialty practices alongside broad commercial capabilities. The Philadelphia culture is collegial and the firm's size means associates are rarely anonymous.
Lateral Recruiting Context
Blank Rome actively recruits in maritime, insurance, litigation, and government contracting. The maritime practice in particular is a destination for laterals in that specialty.
Rankings
Vault Law 100#91
TierAmLaw 200
Firm Size
Total Lawyers767
Associates261
Partners393
Counsel113
Assoc : Partner0.7 : 1
*as of May 2026
Chambers USA Band 1
- Shipping & Maritime
Practice Strengths
Maritime & AdmiraltyInsuranceLitigationCorporateFinanceGovernment Contracting
Key Markets
PhiladelphiaNew YorkWashington DCLos AngelesSan FranciscoChicagoHoustonPittsburghPrincetonTampa+2 more
