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AmLaw 200Vault #91

Blank Rome LLP

Philadelphia, PA·12 offices

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.

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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