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Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

New York, NY·14 offices

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.

Exploring Opportunities at Wilson Elser?

VortexLegal has relationships at Wilson Elser 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 Lawyers1,453
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