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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Los Angeles, CA·15 offices

Firm Overview

Lewis Brisbois is one of the largest national litigation defense firms in the country, with a practice focused on insurance defense, mass tort, and product liability. The firm's model — national reach with competitive billing rates — serves insurance carriers across all major markets.

Associate Experience

Associates at Lewis Brisbois gain significant early courtroom and litigation experience through the firm's volume of defense matters. Real trial and deposition experience is available to associates at an early stage.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Lewis Brisbois recruits defense litigation practitioners across all markets. For laterals with insurance defense or mass tort backgrounds, the firm's national scale and volume of work create consistent opportunities.

Exploring Opportunities at Lewis Brisbois?

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

Rankings

TierLocal/Regional

Firm Size

Total Lawyers1,593
Associates703
Partners885
Counsel5
Assoc : Partner0.8 : 1

*as of May 2026

Practice Strengths

Insurance DefenseMass TortProduct LiabilityGeneral LiabilityProfessional Liability

Key Markets

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