Overview

Constangy is a national law firm of wonderfully diverse, talented individuals who are down-to-earth, yet passionate, about what we do. For over 75 years, we have provided labor and employment services to our clients. In 2023, we expanded our offerings to include cybersecurity and data privacy services, recognizing the essential needs of every business.

At Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete (pronounced "Kun-STAN-jee, Brooks, Smith, and Profit"), workplace law is at our core—but we’re not your typical national law firm. Our clients tell us there is “a soul to Constangy that is unique and refreshing, that’s not found with other firms.” For more than 75 years, our clients have appreciated our common-sense approach and our commitment to being a real partner in helping employers navigate the prickly legal and regulatory environments of the changing workplace—and now, the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Today, we have more than 230 attorneys across 21 states, providing a full range of labor and employment services—from defending single- and multi-plaintiff discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims to handling complex wage and hour litigation, workplace safety matters, and affirmative action compliance. Our capabilities also include OSHA, workers’ compensation, ERISA and employee benefits, immigration, and labor relations.

In 2023, we expanded our offerings with a dedicated cybersecurity and data privacy practice, reflecting our commitment to anticipating evolving client needs and helping safeguard businesses in an increasingly digital world.

Constangy represents a wide range of Fortune 500 corporations, small companies, and nonprofit organizations across the country. Our attorneys are consistently rated among the best by sources including Chambers USA, Martindale-Hubbell, and The Best Lawyers in America®, and we are ranked as a Tier 1 firm by the Best Law Firms survey.

Find out more about us online at www.constangy.com.

Founded:
1946
Size:
231
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
69

Rankings

National

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National Ranking
Employment Law - Management
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National Ranking
Labor Law - Management
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National Ranking
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
National Ranking
Immigration Law
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3
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation

Regional

Asheville

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Asheville
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Asheville
Litigation - Banking and Finance

Atlanta

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Atlanta
Employment Law - Management
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1
Atlanta
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
Atlanta
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
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Atlanta
Labor Law - Management

Select Clients

Our clients include 60+ Fortune 500 companies

Rankings

National

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National Ranking
Employment Law - Management
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National Ranking
Labor Law - Management
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National Ranking
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
National Ranking
Immigration Law
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3
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation

Regional

Asheville

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Asheville
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Asheville
Litigation - Banking and Finance

Atlanta

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1
Atlanta
Employment Law - Management
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1
Atlanta
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
Atlanta
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
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2
Atlanta
Labor Law - Management

Birmingham

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1
Birmingham
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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1
Birmingham
Employment Law - Management
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1
Birmingham
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Birmingham
Labor Law - Management

Boston

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Boston
Employment Law - Management
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1
Boston
Labor Law - Management
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Boston
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Boston
Immigration Law

Chicago

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2
Chicago
Employment Law - Management
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3
Chicago
Litigation - Insurance

Colorado

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Colorado
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Colorado
Employment Law - Management
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3
Colorado
Immigration Law

Columbia-SC

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2
Columbia-SC
Employment Law - Management
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2
Columbia-SC
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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3
Columbia-SC
Labor Law - Management

Dallas/Fort Worth

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Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Employment Law - Management

Indianapolis

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Indianapolis
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Jacksonville

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Jacksonville
Employment Law - Management
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Jacksonville
Labor Law - Management
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Jacksonville
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Kansas City-MO

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Kansas City-MO
Employment Law - Management
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Kansas City-MO
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Los Angeles

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Los Angeles
Commercial Litigation
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Los Angeles
Employment Law - Management
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Los Angeles
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Minneapolis

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3
Minneapolis
Employment Law - Management

Nashville

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1
Nashville
Employment Law - Management
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1
Nashville
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Nashville
Labor Law - Management
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2
Nashville
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

New Jersey

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New Jersey
Employment Law - Management
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3
New Jersey
Litigation - Labor and Employment

New York City

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3
New York City
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Orange County

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Orange County
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Rochester-NY

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3
Rochester-NY
Litigation - Labor and Employment

San Francisco

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San Francisco
Employment Law - Management
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San Francisco
Litigation - Labor and Employment

St. Louis

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St. Louis
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
St. Louis
Employment Law - Management
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3
St. Louis
Labor Law - Management

Tampa

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1
Tampa
Employment Law - Individuals
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1
Tampa
Employment Law - Management
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1
Tampa
Labor Law - Management
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1
Tampa
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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3
Tampa
Commercial Litigation

Triad

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Triad
Employment Law - Management
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Triad
Labor Law - Management
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Triad
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Triad
Mediation
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Triad
Arbitration
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2
Triad
Immigration Law

Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C.
Employment Law - Management
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Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Washington, D.C.
Labor Law - Management

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP proudly has 69 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
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Awards

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Exceptional Service Award presented by the Georgia Diversity Program of the State Bar of Georgia
BTI Consulting: Client Service A-Team honor roll (2019) Litigation Outlook honor roll (2019), Brand Elite honor roll (2019)
Legal 500: 2018 Top firm for labor & employment defense
Vault.com Survey: #1 diversity for minorities (2020), #2 – diversity for women (2020), #3 – overall diversity (2020), #4 – diversity for individuals with disabilities (2020), #10 – associate/partner relations (2020)
National Law Journal Women’s Scorecard: Women’s Scorecard - top 5 firms for women attorneys (2016-2019)
Law360 “Ceiling Smashers” – Top 10 midsize firm for women partners (2018, 2019), #1 firm for women attorneys (2019)
Working Mother Magazine: 60 Best Law Firms for Women (2018, 2019)
The American Lawyer Diversity Scorecard: Top 5 for African-American attorneys (2016-2019), Top 50 firms for minorities (2017-2019)
Martindale AV Preeminent - 40% of firm partners rated AV Preeminent® (2019)

Offices & Contacts

Atlanta, GA
230 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 2400
Atlanta, GA 30303-1557
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Irvine, CA
San Antonio, TX
Birmingham, AL
Two Chase Corporate Drive, Suite 30
Birmingham, AL 35244
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Escondido, CA
500 La Terraza Boulevard, Suite 150
Escondido, CA 92025
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Los Angeles, CA
2029 Century Park East, Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Denver, CO
Washington, DC
1015 15th Street NW
6th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
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Jacksonville, FL
200 West Forsyth Street, Suite 1700
Jacksonville, FL 32202-4317
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Port St. Lucie, FL
1860 Southwest Fountainview Boulevard, Suite 100
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
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Tampa, FL
100 North Tampa Street, Suite 2650
Tampa, FL 33602-5832
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Macon, GA
3920 Arkwright Rd, Ste 375
Macon, GA 31201-8588
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Chicago, IL
Indianapolis, IN
201 North Illinois Street
16th Floor – South Tower
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Baltimore, MD
145 West Ostend Street
Suite 600
Baltimore, MD 21230
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Boston, MA
Minneapolis, MN
225 South Sixth Street, Suite 1830
Minneapolis, MN 55402-4601
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Kansas City, MO
1201 Walnut Street Suite 2350
Kansas City, MO 64108-4600
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St. Louis, MO
Lawrenceville, NJ
Warren, NJ
15 Independence Boulevard, Suite 420
Warren, NJ 07059
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Brooklyn, NY
Rochester, NY
100 South Clinton Avenue, Suite 1620
Innovation Square
Rochester, NY 14604
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Asheville, NC
Raleigh, NC
8470 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 202
Raleigh, NC 27615
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Winston-Salem, NC
One West 4th Street, Suite 850
Winston-Salem, NC 27101-4016
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Lake Oswego, OR
4800 SW Meadows Road
Suite 300
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
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Philadelphia, PA
1650 Market Street
Suite 3600
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Columbia, SC
1301 Gervais Street, Suite 1020
Columbia, SC 29201-3326
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Brentwood, TN
750 Old Hickory Boulevard, Suite 260-2
Brentwood, TN 37027
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Austin, TX
Building Three, Suite 3350
8911 North Capital of Texas Highway
Austin, TX 78759
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Dallas, TX
Fairfax, VA
12500 Fair Lakes Circle, Suite 300
Fairfax, VA 22033
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Seattle, WA
600 Stewart Street
Suites 300 & 400
Seattle, WA 98101
United States
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