Overview

Practus, LLP is a globally distributed law firm of skilled and knowledgeable attorneys that solve your most complex legal issues. We are disrupting the outdated ways of practicing law by leveraging cloud-based solutions, advanced technolgies, and an agile infrastructure to deliver legal services that benefit our clients.

Founded by John Lively and Robert Elwood, Practus provides attorneys and clients with a better option. For clients, that means sophisticated legal advice from partner-level attorneys with decades of experience working at leading law firms, economics that make sense, a wide range of fee arrangements, and the predictability that fosters great relationships. For attorneys, it means breaking free from never-ending pressure to hit billable hour targets, office bureaucracy, and opaque compensation structures.

We are raising the standards of the client experience with work that is smarter, more responsive, and cost effective.

Founded:
2018
Size:
59
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
8

Rankings

Regional

Kansas City-MO

Tier
2
Kansas City-MO
Litigation - Intellectual Property

Portland-ME

Tier
3
Portland-ME
Banking and Finance Law

Seattle

Tier
2
Seattle
Health Care Law

St. Louis

Tier
3
St. Louis
Patent Law

Tulsa

Tier
2
Tulsa
Employment Law - Management
Tier
2
Tulsa
Labor Law - Management

Firm Leadership

Rankings

Regional

Kansas City-MO

Tier
2
Kansas City-MO
Litigation - Intellectual Property

Portland-ME

Tier
3
Portland-ME
Banking and Finance Law

Seattle

Tier
2
Seattle
Health Care Law

St. Louis

Tier
3
St. Louis
Patent Law

Tulsa

Tier
2
Tulsa
Employment Law - Management
Tier
2
Tulsa
Labor Law - Management
Tier
3
Tulsa
Corporate Law
Tier
3
Tulsa
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Washington, D.C.

Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Securities Regulation

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Practus LLP proudly has 8 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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Awards

Practus 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, Practus 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 Practus LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.

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