Firms

Rise of the Non-Equity Partner: Behind the Glamour and Controversy in Big Law Firms

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For many attorneys, clinching a partnership at a prestigious law firm represents the pinnacle of career success, signifying both recognition and financial reward. However, the traditional path to partnership and what it entails is changing, as a new category known as non-equity partners emerges within the legal industry. Non-equity partners, in contrast to their equity-holding counterparts, do not have a stake in the ownership of the firm. Instead of sharing in the profits beyond a salary, they essentially earn more than associates but significantly less than equity partners. This restructuring in partnership tiers raises questions … Read more

Goodell DeVries Earns National Recognition in 2025 “Best Law Firms” Rankings, Shines in Multiple Practice Areas

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Goodell DeVries, a prominent law firm based in Baltimore, Maryland, has garnered prestigious recognition in the 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms” published by Best Lawyers®. The firm achieved national acclaim, particularly highlighted by their Tier 2 national ranking in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions for defendants. This achievement speaks to their robust expertise and steadfast representation in complex legal matters. The accolades extend further on a regional scale, where Goodell DeVries secured numerous Tier 1 metropolitan rankings across a spectrum of practice areas within Baltimore. These honors encompass Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Health Care Law, … Read more

Women Take the Lead: Law Firms See Historic Shift as Females Become Majority Among Associates

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Women are increasingly shaping the landscape of the legal profession as they now constitute the majority of law firm associates, a significant shift depicted in the 2024 American Bar Association (ABA) Profile of the Legal Profession. This landmark change comes alongside women comprising over 40% of lawyers in federal government, heralding what may be looked upon as the “Decade of the Female Lawyer.” From spanning the benches of education to the corridors of high-stakes federal agencies, more female lawyers are stepping into varied roles, reshaping norms and nudging the scales towards gender parity. The 2024 … Read more

Major Legal Drama Unfolds as Three Prominent Law Firms Face TCPA Lawsuit Over Camp Lejeune Communication

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In a notable legal action, three law firms and their partners find themselves individually embroiled in a lawsuit due to their alleged involvement in unsolicited telemarketing activities related to Camp Lejeune. The case hinges on accusations of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), which aims to protect consumers from unwanted calls and messages. The law firms under scrutiny supposedly engaged in initiating unwanted communications to potential claimants concerning contamination issues at Camp Lejeune, a U.S. Marine Corps base located in North Carolina. Reports suggest that the affected individuals received repetitive phone calls without their … Read more