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McDonald Hopkins LLC

Cleveland, OH·6 offices

Firm Overview

McDonald Hopkins is a Cleveland-based Midwest regional firm with a broad commercial practice serving middle-market companies across corporate, litigation, real estate, and healthcare. The firm's geographic spread across Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Florida creates a distinctive multi-market footprint.

Associate Experience

Associates at McDonald Hopkins gain early substantive responsibility across the firm's core practice areas in an environment that prioritizes mentorship and practical development.

Lateral Recruiting Context

McDonald Hopkins recruits across its Midwest and Florida markets. For laterals interested in the Cleveland or Columbus markets, the firm offers a solid regional platform.

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VortexLegal has relationships at McDonald Hopkins 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 Lawyers214
Associates73
Partners98
Counsel43
Assoc : Partner0.7 : 1

*as of May 2026

Practice Strengths

CorporateLitigationReal EstateLabor & EmploymentBankruptcyHealthcare

Key Markets

ClevelandColumbusChicagoDetroitMiamiWest Palm Beach