Firm Overview
Hinshaw & Culbertson is one of the leading insurance defense and professional liability firms in the country, with a national practice serving insurance carriers and professional services firms across the full range of liability matters.
Associate Experience
Associates at Hinshaw gain substantive litigation and insurance defense experience early. The firm's volume of insurance matters means real courtroom exposure and genuine client interaction from the earliest class years.
Lateral Recruiting Context
Hinshaw recruits for insurance defense, professional liability, and litigation practitioners across its national offices. For laterals with insurance defense or professional liability experience, the firm is a leading destination.
Rankings
TierLocal/Regional
Firm Size
Total Lawyers586
Associates158
Partners316
Counsel112
Assoc : Partner0.5 : 1
*as of May 2026
Practice Strengths
Insurance DefenseProfessional LiabilityLitigationFinancial ServicesEmployment
Key Markets
ChicagoLos AngelesMiamiNew YorkMinneapolisSan FranciscoBostonMilwaukeeProvidenceTampa
