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AmLaw 200Vault #94

Duane Morris LLP

Philadelphia, PA·16 offices

Firm Overview

Duane Morris is a large national firm with Philadelphia roots and a broad practice spanning litigation, corporate, finance, and real estate. The firm's national footprint and mid-size character — substantive work without the largest-firm intensity — makes it an appealing option for many laterals.

Associate Experience

Associates at Duane Morris benefit from meaningful early responsibility and genuine partner mentorship in a firm that is large enough to handle sophisticated work but small enough to know its people.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Duane Morris actively recruits across its national offices in litigation, corporate, and real estate. The firm is an active lateral firm particularly for those seeking quality BigLaw experience in East Coast markets.

Exploring Opportunities at Duane Morris?

VortexLegal has relationships at Duane Morris and can give you a candid read on whether your background is a strong fit — and what the lateral process typically looks like.

Rankings

Vault Law 100#94
TierAmLaw 200

Firm Size

Total Lawyers909
Associates265
Partners428
Counsel210
Assoc : Partner0.6 : 1

*as of May 2026

Practice Strengths

LitigationCorporateFinanceReal EstateEmploymentInsurance

Key Markets

PhiladelphiaNew YorkWashington DCChicagoAtlantaMiamiBostonSan FranciscoLos AngelesHouston+6 more