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McDermott Will & Emery

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Overview

Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,750+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.

Founded:
1934
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1450
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Practice Areas:
44
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

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2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Health Care Law

National

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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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Commercial Litigation
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Corporate Law
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1
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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National Ranking
Derivatives and Futures Law

Regional

Atlanta

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1
Atlanta
Corporate Law
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1
Atlanta
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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1
Atlanta
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Atlanta
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
Atlanta
Litigation - Patent

Austin

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Austin
Litigation - Intellectual Property

Rankings

161 United States Rankings
53 Germany Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

Star inside a segmented circle
2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Health Care Law

National

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1
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
National Ranking
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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1
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
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1
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Corporate Law
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1
National Ranking
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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1
National Ranking
Derivatives and Futures Law
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1
National Ranking
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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1
National Ranking
Health Care Law
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1
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Insurance Law
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1
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Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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1
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Litigation - ERISA
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1
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Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
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Litigation - Patent
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1
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Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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1
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
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Patent Law
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1
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Real Estate Law
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1
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Securitization and Structured Finance Law
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1
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Tax Law
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1
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Trademark Law
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1
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Trusts and Estates
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2
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Antitrust Law
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2
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Banking and Finance Law
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2
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Employment Law - Management
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2
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Litigation - Antitrust
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2
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
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Litigation - Securities
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2
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Natural Resources Law
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2
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Oil and Gas Law
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2
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Project Finance Law
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Energy Law
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3
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Immigration Law
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3
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Information Technology Law
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3
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International Trade and Finance Law
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3
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Litigation - Bankruptcy
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3
National Ranking
Securities Regulation

Regional

Atlanta

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1
Atlanta
Corporate Law
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1
Atlanta
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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1
Atlanta
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Atlanta
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
Atlanta
Litigation - Patent

Austin

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1
Austin
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Austin
Litigation - Patent
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1
Austin
Trademark Law
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2
Austin
Patent Law
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3
Austin
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Boston

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1
Boston
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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1
Boston
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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1
Boston
Commercial Litigation
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1
Boston
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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1
Boston
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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1
Boston
Health Care Law
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1
Boston
Litigation - Health Care
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1
Boston
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Boston
Litigation - Patent
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1
Boston
Patent Law
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1
Boston
Tax Law
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2
Boston
Employment Law - Individuals
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2
Boston
Nonprofit / Charities Law
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2
Boston
Privacy and Data Security Law

Chicago

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1
Chicago
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Chicago
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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1
Chicago
Commercial Litigation
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1
Chicago
Corporate Law
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1
Chicago
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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1
Chicago
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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1
Chicago
Employment Law - Management
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1
Chicago
Health Care Law
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1
Chicago
Litigation - ERISA
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1
Chicago
Litigation - Health Care
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1
Chicago
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Chicago
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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1
Chicago
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
1
Chicago
Tax Law
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1
Chicago
Trademark Law
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1
Chicago
Trusts and Estates
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2
Chicago
Banking and Finance Law
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2
Chicago
Insurance Law
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2
Chicago
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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2
Chicago
Litigation - Antitrust
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2
Chicago
Litigation - Patent
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2
Chicago
Litigation - Securities
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2
Chicago
Patent Law
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3
Chicago
Litigation - Bankruptcy

Dallas/Fort Worth

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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Information Technology Law
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
International Mergers and Acquisitions
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Corporate Law

Delaware

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1
Delaware
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Houston

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1
Houston
Natural Resources Law
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2
Houston
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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2
Houston
Oil and Gas Law

Los Angeles

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1
Los Angeles
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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1
Los Angeles
Employment Law - Management
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1
Los Angeles
Health Care Law
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1
Los Angeles
Litigation - Health Care
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1
Los Angeles
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
Los Angeles
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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1
Los Angeles
Trusts and Estates
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2
Los Angeles
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
2
Los Angeles
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
Los Angeles
Corporate Law
Tier
2
Los Angeles
Project Finance Law
Tier
2
Los Angeles
Securitization and Structured Finance Law
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3
Los Angeles
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Tier
3
Los Angeles
Real Estate Law

Memphis

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1
Memphis
Health Care Law

Miami

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1
Miami
Corporate Law
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1
Miami
Health Care Law
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1
Miami
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Tier
1
Miami
Litigation - Health Care
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1
Miami
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
Miami
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Miami
Tax Law
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1
Miami
Trusts and Estates
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2
Miami
Commercial Litigation
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2
Miami
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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3
Miami
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

New York City

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1
New York City
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
New York City
Commercial Litigation
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1
New York City
Derivatives and Futures Law
Tier
1
New York City
Health Care Law
Tier
1
New York City
Insurance Law
Tier
1
New York City
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
1
New York City
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
New York City
Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Tier
1
New York City
Tax Law
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1
New York City
Trusts and Estates
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2
New York City
Antitrust Law
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2
New York City
Immigration Law
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2
New York City
Litigation - Trusts and Estates

San Francisco

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1
San Francisco
Employment Law - Management
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1
San Francisco
Labor Law - Management
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1
San Francisco
Tax Law
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1
San Francisco
Trusts and Estates

San Jose

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1
San Jose
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Tier
1
San Jose
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
San Jose
Litigation - Patent
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1
San Jose
Patent Law
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1
San Jose
Trusts and Estates
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2
San Jose
Corporate Law

Washington, D.C.

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1
Washington, D.C.
Antitrust Law
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1
Washington, D.C.
Energy Law
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1
Washington, D.C.
Energy Regulatory Law
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1
Washington, D.C.
Health Care Law
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1
Washington, D.C.
Insurance Law
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1
Washington, D.C.
International Trade and Finance Law
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1
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Antitrust
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1
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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1
Washington, D.C.
Tax Law
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1
Washington, D.C.
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Washington, D.C.
Civil Rights Law
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2
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Insurance
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2
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Patent
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2
Washington, D.C.
Trademark Law
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3
Washington, D.C.
Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Securities
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3
Washington, D.C.
Securities Regulation

Practice Areas

McDermott Will & Emery has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 48 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Antitrust Law
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Food and Beverage Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • International Trade and Finance Law
  • Litigation - Antitrust
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - ERISA
  • Litigation - First Amendment
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Media Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Patent Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Project Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securities Regulation
  • Securitization and Structured Finance Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Venture Capital Law

Awards

McDermott Will & Emery 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, McDermott Will & Emery 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 McDermott Will & Emery continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Named one of the “50 Best Law Firms for Women" by Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers
Named one of the most innovative U.S. law firms by Financial Times “Innovative Lawyers Awards 2012"
Named a "Go-To Law Firm" for Fortune 500 companies by Financial Times
Ranked in the Top 10 for International Commitment to Pro Bono Matters, The American Lawyer
Named One of “10 Best BigLaw Firms for Female Attorneys”, Law360
Recognized as one of the Top Illinois Law Firms for LGBT Inclusiveness by Equality Illinois
One of "10 Best BigLaw Firms for Female Attorneys", Law360 of "Powerhouse Firms"
Named One of “50 Best Law Firms for Women”, by Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers
“International Firm of the Year”, TrustLaw
Honored by the International Trademark Association (INTA) as the sole recipient of its Volunteer Service Award (VSA) in the “Pro Bono Services Provided by Organizations” category
Top Law Firm for Client Service – BTI Power Ranking
Ranked Among Top 20 US Law Firm Brands – Acritas
Law Firm of the Year for Health Care Law, Best Law Firms 2017

Offices & Contacts

Chicago, IL
444 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60606-0029
United States
312-372-2000
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Irvine, CA
18565 Jamboree Road, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92612-2565
United States
949-851-0633
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Los Angeles, CA
2049 Century Park East, Suite 3200
Los Angeles, CA 90067-3206
United States
310-277-4110
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Menlo Park, CA
650 Live Oak Avenue, Suite 300
Menlo Park, CA 94025-4885
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650-815-7400
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San Francisco, CA
415 Mission Street, Suite 5600
San Francisco, CA 94105-2616
United States
628-218-3800
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Washington, DC
The McDermott Building
500 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-1531
United States
202-756-8000
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Wilmington, DE
The Brandywine Building, Suite 1400
1000 North West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
United States
302-485-3900
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Boca Raton, FL
1499 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 218
Boca Raton, FL 33486
United States
561-299-1901
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Miami, FL
333 Southeast Second Avenue, Suite 4500
Miami, FL 33131-2184
United States
305-358-3500
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Atlanta, GA
1180 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 3350
Atlanta, GA 30309
United States
404-260-8535
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New York, NY
One Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY 10017-3852
United States
212-547-5400
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Memphis, TN
TBD
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Nashville, TN
222 Second Avenue South
Suite 1840
Nashville, TN 37201
United States
615-652-1974
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Austin, TX
300 Colorado Street, Suite 2200
Austin, TX 78701
United States
512-726-2600
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Dallas, TX
2801 North Harwood Street, Suite 2600
Dallas, TX 75201-1664
United States
214-295-8000
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Houston, TX
Texas Tower, Suite 4000
845 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002-1656
United States
713-653-1700
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Brussels, BE
Avenue des Nerviens 9-31
Brussels 1040
Belgium
32 2 230 5059
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Cologne, DE
Erftstraße 15
Cologne 50672
Germany
49 221 4554 9800
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Düsseldorf, DE
Stadttor 1
Düsseldorf 40219
Germany
49 211 30211 0
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Frankfurt/Main, DE
Oberlindau 54-56
Frankfurt/Main 60323
Germany
49 69 951145 0
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Munich, DE
Nymphenburger Str. 3
Munich 80335
Germany
49 89 12712 0
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Paris, FR
23 rue de l'Université
Paris 75007
France
33 1 81 69 15 00
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London, GB
22 Bishopsgate
London EC2N 4BQ
United Kingdom
44 20 7577 6900
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Milan, IT
Via Dante 15
Milan 20123
Italy
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Singapore, SG
10 Collyer Quay, #40-68/70 Ocean Financial Centre
Singapore 049315
Singapore
65 6979 9200
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