Overview
Introduction
With over 230 attorneys across more than 50 practice areas, Michigan-based Warner Norcross + Judd LLP serves clients worldwide across a full range of practice areas, including litigation, corporate transactions, regulatory and intellectual property matters, and estate planning. The firm represents clients from startups to family-owned businesses and Fortune 500 companies. There’s a lot for associates to like at Warner, including the firm’s core values of client service and teamwork.
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Vault Verdict
Uniquely Michigan with all nine offices in the state, Warner is known for great people and a special work environment, reasonable expectations for time spent in the office, and high-quality work. The firm looks for associates who succeeded academically in law school and can mesh with friendly, supportive coworkers who enjoy spending time together socially while maintaining professional relationships. Partners challenge associates to produce great work product and want them to grow professionally but not to the detriment of their personal lives. Their guidance and mentoring, along with internal and recommended external training programs, are integral to associates successfully reaching their full potential. Tasks such as document review are needed to support team projects, but most...
About the Firm
Warner has been a legal powerhouse in Michigan for nearly a century and prides itself on delivering top-tier legal solutions and client service to organizations worldwide from its nine Michigan-based offices.
Worldwide Service from Michigan
Founded in 1931 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the firm’s three name partners—David A. Warner, George S. Norcross, and Siegal W. Judd—brought a range of experience to the firm, helping establish it as a full-service firm handling a broad range of corporate work. Warner is now home to over 230 attorneys and has earned the title of Best Corporate Law Firm in West Michigan more than once from Corporate Board Member magazine.
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Associate Reviews
- “Warner Norcross + Judd LLP has an extraordinarily friendly culture, and the attorneys are very supportive of each other. Most of the attorneys have very close friends within the firm. There are a lot of firm-sponsored events, and most people participate. The day-to-day atmosphere has a sense of urgency to produce timely work product but is socially relaxed. Staff is highly respected and treated like the essential team members that they are.”
- “The firm is truly made up of friends. It is warm and collegial and often translates into great out-of-office friendships as well.”
- “All of the associates, partners, and staff have very sociable relationships and spend time socializing together. This happens both organically and in firm-sponsored activities and events. There is an atmosphere of mutual respect and professionalism that does not interfere with everyone at Warner being able to socialize and enjoy one another's company.”
Why Work Here
Warner fosters a collaborative environment where attorneys can do great work while feeling fully supported. Its motto, “Fun. Pride. Profit. ... in that order,” highlights the importance of enjoying the work they do, with a focus on “Fun.” Unlike traditional compensation models, Warner uses a modified lockstep approach for both associates and partners, rewarding attorneys for their total contributions — including teamwork and commitment to client service — rather than billable hours or client control. This structure encourages its attorneys to prioritize what’s best for clients, aligning individual success with the firm’s overall achievements, ultimately delivering better, more cost-effective results for those Warner serves. This long-standing collaboration fosters a level of trust and understanding for clients that transcends traditional legal representation.
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