Firm Overview
Nelson Mullins is one of the most significant firms in the Southeast, with a broad practice spanning litigation, corporate, healthcare, and government affairs across the Carolinas, Georgia, and beyond. The firm's growth into national markets reflects its ambitions beyond its Southeast base.
Associate Experience
Associates at Nelson Mullins benefit from a collegial Southeast culture and genuine early responsibility. The firm's Southeast market leadership creates real client access in its home markets.
Lateral Recruiting Context
Nelson Mullins actively recruits across its Southeast and national offices. For laterals interested in the Carolinas or broader Southeast markets, the firm is a leading destination with genuine substantive depth.
Rankings
TierAmLaw 200
Firm Size
Total Lawyers1,095
Associates367
Partners585
Counsel120
Assoc : Partner0.6 : 1
*as of May 2026
Practice Strengths
LitigationCorporateHealthcareBanking & FinanceGovernment
Key Markets
ColumbiaCharlestonAtlantaCharlotteRaleighNashvilleMiamiBostonWashington DCPhiladelphia+2 more
