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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 Transparency

#1
SCORE 9.353
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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#2
SCORE 9.333
2026 Rank 5

Shartsis Friese LLP

Shartsis Friese is a mid-size San Francisco firm with just south of 70 lawyers among its ranks.The firm distinguishes itself from its big firm competitors with careful growth, low partner/non-partner ratio, lower billing rates, and minimal...

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#3
SCORE 9.286
2026 Rank 4

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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#4
SCORE 9.176
2026 Rank 12

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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#5
SCORE 9.143
2026 Rank 10

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Headquartered in Northern California, Farella Braun + Martel specializes in sophisticated transactions and complex commercial, civil, and criminal litigation. The firm and its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America , Benchmark...

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#6
SCORE 9.100
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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#7
SCORE 9.091
2026 Rank 8

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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#8
SCORE 9.077
2026 Rank 3

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 9.000
2026 Not Ranked

Tonkon Torp LLP

The reach of Oregon-based firm Tonkon Torp extends far beyond its home state. The firm has represented some of the largest and most influential companies in the world, including Nike, Portland General Electric, and The Greenbrier Companies,...

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#10
SCORE 8.880
2026 Not Ranked

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

As a full-service law firm, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC (CSG Law) assists a broad spectrum of clients in achieving their objectives by offering a comprehensive array of legal services. Clients ranging from private enterprises and...

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