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Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For

Associates at midsize law firms assessed their own firms on a range of workplace issues related to career development, job satisfaction, and quality of life. Vault's 2026-2027 Rankings are derived from Vault's Annual Associate Survey conducted from October 22, 2025 to January 23, 2026.
Survey Methodology

Which midsize law firms are the best to work for? For some, this is a far more important consideration than prestige. To determine our Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For, we used a formula that weighed the most relevant categories for an overall quality of life ranking. Each firm's overall score was calculated using the following formula:

Associates were asked to rate their firms on a 1-to-10 scale for each of several quality of life categories. Each firm's overall score was calculated using a formula that weighs associate ratings in 11 different areas:

Overall Satisfaction (25%); Firm Culture (10%); Hours (10%); Compensation (10%); Quality of Work (10%); Informal Training, Mentoring & Sponsorship (10%); Business Outlook (5%); Career Outlook (5%); Associate/Partner Relations (5%); Leadership Transparency (5%); and Formal Training (5%).

Vault's Quality of Life rankings are meant to reflect the subjective opinions of associates. These rankings are based on perceptions of insiders--some of whom may be biased in favor of (or against) their firms.

Vault's 2026-2027 Rankings are derived from Vault's Annual Associate Survey conducted from October 22, 2025 to January 23, 2026.

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2027 Best Midsize Law Firms for Associate/Partner Relations

#1
SCORE 10.000
2026 Rank 3

Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.

You might have thought that Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C., was founded by a trio of lawyers, but the three monikers all belong to one man: Adam Leitman Bailey. Bailey is still at the helm of the firm he founded two decades ago. Known for their...

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#2
SCORE 9.903
2026 Rank 2

Harrity & Harrity LLP

THE SCOOP Founded just before the turn of the millennium, Harrity & Harrity LLP is laser-focused on electrical and mechanical patent work. The firm’s motto, “We Patented Quality,” is just the first indicator of its deep expertise in the...

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#3
SCORE 9.824
2026 Rank 6

Oliva Gibbs PLLC

Oliva Gibbs serves oil and gas companies across the country. From their offices in Columbus, Houston, Lafayette, Midland, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio, they advise a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 integrated oil and gas companies to...

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#4
SCORE 9.750
2026 Not Ranked

Tensegrity Law Group LLP

Tensegrity Law Group is a firm that has remained small because it has proven to be successful. It’s even in its name: “Tensegrity” refers to a small number of elements that create a structure of simplicity, balance, and strength with efficiency...

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#5
SCORE 9.727
2026 Rank 3

Stotler Hayes Group LLC

Stotler Hayes is a nationwide firm with a unique identity. With a fully remote attorney team, the firm has embraced an alternative model for delivering legal services, and serves an exclusive clientele of healthcare providers. Two Women and...

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#6
SCORE 9.618
2026 Rank 7

Bookoff McAndrews PLLC

Bookoff McAndrews is a DC-based patent law firm focused on non-litigation patent services—including patent counseling and prosecution—for technology companies. In a few years since it opened its doors, BoMc has grown to more than 55 attorneys,...

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#7
SCORE 9.588
2026 Rank 21

MoloLamken LLP

In 15 years of existence and with just 50 attorneys, MoloLamken has quickly made a name for itself among the heavy hitters of boutique litigation shops. With offices in three of the country’s major metropolises—New York, Chicago, and Washington,...

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#8
SCORE 9.538
2026 Rank 8

Reid Collins & Tsai LLP

Reid Collins & Tsai is a boutique litigation firm with five offices throughout the East Coast and in Texas. With its self-described “risk-taker” mindset, the firm represents clients including corporations, hedge funds, offshore liquidators,...

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#9
SCORE 9.471
2026 Rank 1

Elsberg Baker & Maruri PLLC

Elsberg Baker & Maruri is an elite commercial trial, litigation, and arbitration boutique firm based in New York City. The firm’s attorneys include some of the nation’s top trial lawyers and serve as trial counsel in cases across the country...

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#10
SCORE 9.455
2026 Rank 19

Barack Ferrazzano

Barack Ferrazzano is a two-office, Chicago-headquartered firm with sophisticated practices in bankruptcy; compensation and benefits; corporate and securities; employment; financial institutions; insurance coverage; intellectual property;...

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