Stris & Maher LLP

Los Angeles-based litigation boutique Stris & Maher is small but mighty—its 17-attorney team is a go-to for high-stakes trials. The firm has been named repeatedly to National Law Journal’s Appellate Hot List and also has been recognized as a finalist for The American Lawyer’s National Specialty/Boutique Litigation Firm of the Year.

High Stakes

Stris & Maher attorneys represent a range of clients, including individuals, corporate clients, government entities, and nonprofits. The firm also frequently works together with other law firms, serving as co-counsel or lead counsel on appeals.

The firm focuses on three main principles: hiring top legal talent, accepting the types of cases where the firm will truly add value (i.e., high-stakes matters), and implementing creative compensation arrangements.

Start ‘Em Young

Stris & Maher’s high-stakes work isn’t just for experienced lawyers—the firm opens its doors to budding professionals, as well. The firm’s litigation fellowship for recent college grads offers the opportunity for an up-close-and-personal view of a litigation practice before going to law school. Fellowship alumni have gone on to T14 law schools and public policy positions, among other paths.