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Nixon Peabody LLP

Boston, MA·10 offices

Firm Overview

Nixon Peabody has one of the most distinctive practice profiles in BigLaw — a leading affordable housing and community development finance practice that handles more tax credit transactions than virtually any other firm — alongside broad corporate, finance, and litigation capabilities.

Associate Experience

Associates at Nixon Peabody gain access to the firm's distinctive specialty practices alongside broad commercial work. The affordable housing and community development finance practice provides genuinely unique expertise.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Nixon Peabody actively recruits in affordable housing, finance, healthcare, and real estate. For laterals with affordable housing or tax credit experience, the firm offers the most comprehensive platform in the market.

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Rankings

Vault Law 100#75
TierAmLaw 200

Firm Size

Total Lawyers693
Associates208
Partners295
Counsel163
Assoc : Partner0.7 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Affordable Housing

Practice Strengths

Affordable HousingFinanceHealthcareReal EstateCorporateLitigation

Key Markets

BostonNew YorkWashington DCChicagoLos AngelesSan FranciscoRochesterManchesterAlbanyProvidence