The intellectual property boutique was founded in Washington in 1965 and opened its Atlanta office in 1997. Local managing partner R. Bruce Bower believes that a hot area for intellectual property practice will be at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in response to the March 16 implementation of the America Invents Act.

—Reported by Am Law

*Variances shown are in comparison to 2011.

MONEY    
Revenue $348,000,000 1.8%
Revenue per Lawyer $945,000 2.7%
Profit per equity partner $1,160,000 2.7%


LAWYERS
   
Total lawyers 369 2
Atlanta lawyers 30/8% 1.19
Partners 145 2
Equity partners 104 2
Atlanta size rank among firm’s offices   No. 3

Clients