Firm Profiles
IN-DEPTH RESEARCH REPORT
on Fox Rothschild LLP
- - Financial Information
- - Compensation
- - Billing Rates
- - Lateral Partner Moves
- - Pro bono
- - Key Contacts
Fox Rothschild
- Designation: Philadelphia
- Head Count: 471
- Gross Revenues: $257,000,000
- Revenue Per Lawyer: $545,000
- Profits Per Partner: $585,000
- Year Over Year Change: 2
Fox Rothschild is a Philadelphia-based law firm; the firm has grown in recent years with a series of mergers. The firm merged with Pastore Osterberg on April 1, 2009 and with Goldman & Kramer on July 1, 2007. According to the National Law Journal's 2011 NLJ 250 rankings of firms by size, it has 450 attorneys and is the 93rd largest law firm in the United States. In terms of revenue, the firm ranked 120th on The American Lawyer's 2011 Am Law 200, with gross revenue of $239,500,000 in 2010. Fox Rothschild's areas of expertise include business, corporate securities, labor and employment, real estate, litigation, and tax and estates law. The firm announced its official merger with the 60-attorney firm of Grotto, Glassman & Hoffman on September 18, 2006. Additionally, the firm acquired the New York-based boutique firm of Young, Moriwaki & Greenfader on January 1, 2007.
Firm Rankings
| Survey | Rank | Year Over Year Change | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Am Law 100 | NR | N/A | Gross revenue |
| Am Law 200 | 118 | 2 | Gross revenue |
| NLJ 250 | 91 | 2 | Lawyer head count |
| The A-List | NR | N/A | Overall excellence |
| Pro Bono Scorecard | 158 | no change | Pro-bono commitment |
| Diversity Scorecard | 156 | 17 | Minority head count |
| Midlevel Associates Survey | 36 | 22 | Job satisfaction |
| Summer Associates Survey | 13 | 6 | Summer programs |
In the News
Verdict for Merck in Suit Alleging Fosamax Causes Femur Fractures
Charles Toutant : New Jersey Law Journal : May 1, 2013
A federal jury in Trenton has found in favor of Merck & Co. Inc. in the first suit to go to trial over claims that its osteoporosis drug Fosamax causes fractured femurs.
People in the News
: The Legal Intelligencer : May 1, 2013
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital is set to host the 13th annual Night of Champions fundraiser on Friday at Penns Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia.
Three Names Sent to Markell for Seat on Delaware Superior Court
Jeff Mordock : Delaware Law Weekly : May 1, 2013
Delaware's Judicial Nominating Commission has sent a list of three candidates to Governor Jack Markell for selection as the nominee to replace retiring Superior Court Judge Jerome O. Herlihy, according to sources in the legal community.
Arbitration Clause Is Questioned in Malpractice Case
Gina Passarella : The Legal Intelligencer : April 30, 2013
A novel legal issue involving arbitration clauses in engagement letters arose in federal court in Philadelphia on Monday as a judge weighed whether to send a legal malpractice case against Bracewell & Giuliani to arbitration in New York.
Questioning Cy Pres Awards After Class Action Settlements
George J. Krueger and Lauren Winchester : The Legal Intelligencer : April 30, 2013
Consider the following scenario — your business is one of many sued in a class action lawsuit for allegedly conspiring to overcharge consumers of baby products. After five years of costly litigation, all of the defendants decide to settle.
Earnings Plateau, Profits Dip at Top N.J. Firms
Ronald J. Fleury : New Jersey Law Journal : April 26, 2013
New Jersey's Top 20 bellwether firms retrenched a bit in 2012 from what had been a steady pattern of energetic rebound from the 2008-09 recession.
The 2013 New Jersey Top 20
: New Jersey Law Journal : April 26, 2013
The 2013 New Jersey Top 20 law firms.
MOVERS
: The National Law Journal : April 22, 2013
George Joseph has been elected managing partner of Nossaman. He succeeds Michael Heumann, who will continue his litigation practice. Plus more law firm movers in this week's column.
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: The Recorder : April 19, 2013
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