Best Law Firms by Region
Associates rate the reputations of peer firms in their own regions. These rankings reveal the most prestigious law firms by region across the U.S. Vault's 2025 Rankings are derived from Vault's Annual Associate Survey conducted from January 2024 through March 2024.
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2025 Best Law Firms in the Mountain States
Gibson Dunn
A litigation powerhouse, appellate all-star, and corporate law force, Gibson Dunn is a Vault top 10 firm with impressive practice and client lists across its 21 worldwide offices. Gibson attracts go-getters who will succeed in the firm’s free market system and integrate with the professional, amiable culture. Attorneys who want to engage in pro bono work, with these hours satisfying billable requirements, will find robust, dynamic opportunities at Gibson Dunn. The firm’s flex-time program with pro-rated hours and compensation, is attractive to many.
SCORE 7.028
2024 Ranking
#2
Perkins Coie LLP
Perkins Coie cultivates collegiality through a holistic hiring process, social retreats, resource groups, wellness programs, and more. Whether they hope to make partner or move in-house, associates here are in a good position. Providing legal services to some of the world’s most innovative companies, Perkins Coie lawyers take pride in performing substantive, meaningful work. Although its history is rooted in aerospace and transportation, Perkins Coie has stretched its services across its domestic and international offices.
SCORE 6.918
2024 Ranking
#1
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
At Greenberg Traurig, attorneys receive cutting-edge work with colleagues they enjoy spending time with. Pro bono is highly emphasized, and the firm strives to hire, retain, and promote diverse attorneys. Many attorneys at Greenberg have an entrepreneurial mindset and take responsibility for sophisticated matters with the support of brilliant mentors. Greenberg Traurig looks outside the traditional legal model to provide enhanced services to clients via innovation.
SCORE 6.663
2024 Ranking
#5
Cooley
The go-to firm for startups and early-stage companies, Cooley is ideal for those seeking cutting-edge work with innovative clients. The firm is also known for its work with life science and technology companies. Cooley has a highly social culture in 19 worldwide offices that will no doubt appeal to affable personalities, and boasts a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
SCORE 6.588
2024 Ranking
#4
Holland & Hart LLP
Holland & Hart has a reputation for being laid-back but goal-oriented, a fitting culture for a Western-states firm. Despite being a “regional” firm, Holland & Hart has a wide-reaching practice, with just under 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide in practice areas ranging from environmental to intellectual property and more. The firm also expects attorneys to contribute significant time each year to pro bono work, and it employs pro bono staff to help make that happen.
SCORE 6.467
2024 Ranking
#3
Hogan Lovells
Hogan Lovells is home to over 2,800 lawyers working across more than 45 offices. The firm focuses on three major practices: corporate and finance; litigation, arbitration and employment; and global regulatory and intellectual property. It is particularly well-known for its privacy work and its high-profile pro bono matters. Lawyers who enjoy a collegial, collaborative culture and have a strong desire to give back through pro bono fit well into the firm.
SCORE 6.384
2024 Ranking
#6
Polsinelli
As a rare law firm not founded in one of the nation’s largest cities, Polsinelli has impressively grown and includes 23 offices coast to coast and is home to more than 1,000 attorneys. The firm excels in both client services and client relationships. Associates appreciate the firm’s laid-back culture and their relationships with partners.
SCORE 6.135
2024 Ranking
#11
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
With 12 offices throughout the western United States and Mexico, Snell & Wilmer is home to more than 400 attorneys. In recent years, the firm has topped the charts as one of the largest firms in the state of Arizona. Snell & Wilmer clients include major national and multinational corporations, educational and research institutions, municipalities and government agencies, nonprofits, charitable organizations, industry executives and high-net-worth individuals. The firm counsels these clients through cross-border deals and issues related to real estate, commercial finance, antitrust and trade regulations, and labor and employment.
SCORE 6.025
2024 Ranking
#8
Ballard Spahr
With deep roots in Philly, Ballard Spahr has made its mark across the United States with 15 offices. The firm has a particularly robust litigation practice and has been lauded for its focus on innovation. The firm attracts friendly, outgoing types who are supportive of their colleagues and enjoy socializing.
SCORE 6.007
2024 Ranking
#15
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Dorsey & Whitney was founded more than 100 years ago and has expanded from its original office in Minneapolis to 20 U.S. and international offices, including ones in Canada, Europe, and Asia. Beyond providing a full range of legal services, Dorsey has a strong pro bono presence and has been recognized for diversity efforts. Many notable judicial and political figures have passed through the firm’s doors.
SCORE 5.987
2024 Ranking
#7
Morrison Foerster
Exemplary work is standard at MoFo, but as its nickname suggests, the firm and its lawyers don’t take themselves too seriously. Morrison & Foerster LLP, with 18 global offices and more than 1,000 attorneys, excels in many practice areas, including intellectual property and privacy, and is a standout in the pro bono area, assisting in a wide range of matters. Diversity and related initiatives are key at MoFo, with DEI activities counting toward legal service hours.
SCORE 5.837
2024 Ranking
#10
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is a Denver-based law and lobbying firm, with more than 250 attorneys spread across the West, and additional offices in New Jersey and Washington, DC. The firm’s legal practice areas include corporate and business law, energy and natural resources, gaming, intellectual property, litigation, and real estate. From its office in Washington, DC, the firm runs a government relations practice staffed with lobbyists, political consultants, and public policy professionals.
SCORE 5.796
2024 Ranking
#13
DLA Piper
Get your passport ready—DLA Piper has more than 90 offices (including relationship firms) around the world and is home to more than 4,000 lawyers. These lawyers work across dozens of practices, and the firm is lauded for its Data Protection, Privacy, and Security practices. Collaboration and professionalism are key to this firm’s collegial culture. Associates enjoy working with collaborative, intelligent colleagues in a flexible environment.
SCORE 5.766
2024 Ranking
#14
Dentons
As a global giant, Dentons provides a plethora of opportunities for associates to develop their legal careers. Meaningful mentorship complements early responsibility, and many associates envision long-term careers at the firm. The Dentons culture is supportive and social, and associates work hard but feel that their life outside the firm is respected.
SCORE 5.596
2024 Ranking
#17
WilmerHale
Handling cases that often make front page headlines, WilmerHale is a litigation superstar with particular strength in intellectual property. The firm boasts a respectful culture where associates feel supported by partners and have the resources they need to succeed on high-level matters. The firm has a deeply rooted commitment to pro bono, and opportunities to dive headfirst into meaningful projects are abundant. WilmerHale associates value the people they work with and the firm’s culture and efforts to promote work-life balance.
SCORE 5.520
2024 Ranking
#9
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
Prominent Denver firm Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP serves both growing and established businesses in the Rocky Mountain West and beyond. The firm is known for its corporate finance and governance, mergers and acquisitions, natural resources, environmental law, real estate, and complex litigation practices. Davis Graham & Stubbs has expertise in industries like energy, mining, technology, hospitality, private equity, manufacturing, asset management, and aviation. DGS has seen some impressive attorneys come through its ranks, including Byron White—former NFL player and Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
SCORE 5.458
2024 Ranking
#12
BCLP
Following a “One Firm” model through which lawyers frequently work across offices and borders, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a friendly, collegial firm where associates and partners get along famously. Lawyers take their work seriously but are also happy to socialize with colleagues both during and after work hours.
SCORE 5.413
2024 Ranking
#16
Husch Blackwell LLP
Husch Blackwell is an industry-focused firm with over 20 offices in the United States, including a virtual office, The Link. The firm represents clients worldwide in major industries including energy and natural resources; financial services and capital markets; food systems; healthcare, life sciences, and education; real estate, development, and construction; and technology, manufacturing, and transportation.
SCORE 5.329
2024 Ranking
#19
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP
Lewis Roca is as Western as it gets, with nine offices throughout New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, and California. The firm’s clients range from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies, and it operates on the motto “Experience Amplified,” which is meant to encompass the goal of delivering both exceptional legal services and positive client experiences. The firm is full service and has the ability to handle any type of corporate transaction or any stage of a dispute.
SCORE 5.129
2024 Ranking
#20
Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP
Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell is a litigation boutique known for going to trial nationwide and winning on behalf of its high-profile clients in industries including manufacturing, telecommunications, energy, and services. Associates feel valued and enjoy being able to tackle substantive work from the start in the firm’s collegial, social environment. The firm and its attorneys have been recognized by the likes of U.S. News—Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, and The National Law Journal.
SCORE 5.102
2024 Ranking
#18
Faegre Drinker
Faegre Drinker, established only recently, in 2020, has roots in law firms founded in the mid-1800s. The firm has undergone a series of combinations, and is now an international firm with 1,200 attorneys and consulting professionals licensed in nearly every state in the United States and offices in London and Shanghai. It provides a full range of transactional, litigation, and regulatory services. Associates are taught extensively by partners, and they appreciate the firm's commitment to pro bono work.
SCORE 5.096
2024 Ranking
#21
Sherman & Howard L.L.C.
With more than 180 lawyers in offices out West, Sherman & Howard refers to itself as a “regional firm with a national practice.” The firm backs up this claim with its full set of practices serving clients in industries from health care and construction to financial services and outer space. Sherman & Howard provides a full array of corporate and litigation services to companies both small and large, public and private. One standout area of expertise is financing—according to the firm, in recent years it has represented clients in more than 200 deals exceeding $13 billion.
SCORE 4.877
2024 Ranking
#23
Fox Rothschild
With an eye toward continuous growth, Fox Rothschild has been steadily expanding over the years. With nearly 1,000 attorneys across 30 U.S.-based offices, the firm has established niche areas, including cannabis and media and entertainment. The firm gives its attorneys independence and flexibility, creating a top-notch work-life balance and respectful atmosphere. Associates looking for a firm with which to grow long term should look no further than Fox Rothschild.
SCORE 4.605
2024 Ranking
#Not Ranked
Bartlit Beck LLP
Bartlit Beck proudly labels itself as “a firm of trial lawyers, not litigators.” With more than 80 attorneys in two offices—one in Chicago and one in Denver—Bartlit Beck is best known for handling high-stakes litigation of all kinds and is often hired to “save the day” just before trial begins. It’s no wonder, considering the firm’s strong lineup—the majority of Bartlit Beck lawyers have completed a federal clerkship, and 15 percent have clerked on the U.S. Supreme Court.
SCORE 4.582
2024 Ranking
#22
Fennemore Craig P.C.
Fennemore Craig is a full service law firm with more than 190 attorneys in its six offices in Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada. Founded as Sloan & Chalmers in Phoenix in 1885—nearly 30 years before Arizona even became a state—Fennemore Craig has helped the West’s entrepreneurs as well as its largest businesses for more than 130 years.
SCORE 4.500
2024 Ranking
#24
