Firm Overview
Wilson Elser is one of the largest national insurance defense and litigation firms in the country, with offices across the United States handling a high volume of defense matters for insurance carriers and self-insured companies.
Associate Experience
Associates at Wilson Elser gain significant early litigation experience through the firm's volume of insurance defense matters. Real deposition and courtroom experience is available from early in an associate's career.
Lateral Recruiting Context
Wilson Elser recruits defense litigators across all markets. For laterals with insurance defense, medical malpractice, or product liability experience who want a national platform, the firm is a significant option.
Rankings
TierLocal/Regional
Firm Size
Total Lawyers1,453
Associates570
Partners412
Counsel471
Assoc : Partner1.4 : 1
*as of May 2026
Practice Strengths
Insurance DefenseMedical MalpracticeProduct LiabilityCommercial LitigationProfessional Liability
Key Markets
New YorkChicagoLos AngelesWashington DCBostonPhiladelphiaDallasAtlantaMiamiSan Francisco+4 more
