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Overview

Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm that is known for providing high value, strategic solutions and extraordinary client service on matters vital to our clients’ success. With more than 1,200 lawyers in offices across the United States and in Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei and London, we provide a full array of corporate, commercial litigation, intellectual property and regulatory legal advice to a broad range of clients, including many of the world’s most innovative companies and industry leaders as well as public and not-for-profit organizations.

Perkins Coie is frequently recognized for its leadership in the legal profession:

FIRM ACCOLADES

  • Named a Top Workplace in the nation’s capital by The Washington Post, 2019 – 2023
  • Ranked nationally in every area of intellectual property in “IP STARS” rankings by Managing IP, 2019 – 2024
  • Recognized as an Am Law 50 firm on The American Lawyer 100 list, 2022
  • Ranked 12th largest law firm in the United States by attorney headcount by Law360, 2019
  • 174 attorneys recognized, with 26 attorneys ranked Band 1, by Chambers USA, 2024
  • Named "Technology/Telecom Deal of the Year" by The Deal Awards, 2019
  • Named one of the "Top Five Law Firms for Startups" by Kruze Consulting, 2019
  • Named among the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 22 consecutive years by Fortune, 2003 – 2024
  • Named one of the "30 Best Workplaces for Consulting & Professional Services" by Fortune, 2017 – 2019
  • 388 attorneys listed with 31 named "Lawyer of the Year," in The Best Lawyers in America®, 2023
  • Named an "unprompted" recommended firm by decision makers in BTI Most Recommended Law Firms, 2018
  • Ranked as the most prestigious firm in both the Pacific Northwest and Mountain States on the annual associate survey by Vault, 2019
Founded:
1912
Size:
1212
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Practice Areas:
67
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
241

Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

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2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Land Use and Zoning Law

National

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Advertising Law
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Appellate Practice
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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Commercial Litigation
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Construction Law

Regional

Alaska

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Alaska
Commercial Litigation
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Alaska
Environmental Law
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Alaska
Litigation - Environmental
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Mining Law
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Natural Resources Law
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Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Select Clients

Amazon.com Costco Facebook Google Honeywell HTC Intel Microsoft Starbucks The Boeing Company

Highlighted Client Comments

These featured testimonials reflect a sampling of client experiences. As every legal matter is unique—comments are personal opinions, not guarantees of future results.
Corporate Law
Perkins Coie offers depth in most all disciplines that can be needed on a singular complex case.
 
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
The attorneys at Perkins Coie were able to call on all expertise areas of the firm for an excellent outcome.
 
Real Estate Law
Perkins Coie has a deep bench of very experienced lawyers. While they are a national firm, I find their rates to be reasonable given how efficient they are. Because of the volume of work they do, they are constantly aware of what is happening in the market.
 
International Trade and Finance Law
Mike House of Perkins Coie has been an exceptional resource in connection with international trade issues in the Peoples Republic of China. Mike understands the legal and regulatory framework in the P.R.C. and has a great knack for getting things done.
John C. Pekar
Vice President & General Counsel – Evergreen Packaging
Technology Law
Perkins Coie is undoubtedly the best tech firm we've used by far. This is a full-service organization that can navigate all aspects any company needs.
Geeman Yip
BitTitan, Inc.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Perkins Coie is a high-quality law firm with excellent capability in this area.
 
Technology Law
The Perkins Coie relationship has been invaluable to the formation of our startup. They are a very professional and highly skilled group. We feel fortunate to be represented by them.
Rob Dumas
Whurk, Inc.
Litigation - Patent
Perkins Coie provides fantastic service at a fair price. Amanda Tessar has an amazing track record winning hard cases, and is quietly but steadily establishing herself as a star.
 
Tax Law
Perkins Coie is one of my most trusted advisors. They act for us across multiple states and numerous complicated and often urgent commercial, tax, and regulatory matters. They are responsive to our requests, and are mindful of staffing and training associates.
 
Litigation - Antitrust
Chuck Samel at Perkins Coie is a wonderful lawyer. He is brilliant, responsive, efficient, results-focused, understands business. I highly recommend him.
David Shapiro
Future Ads
Litigation - Patent
Amanda Tessar of Perkins Coie does a great job for us. She knows her stuff and has a good balance of zealous advocacy and cool-headedness. Amanda gets good client outcomes.
 
Environmental Law
Perkins Coie attorneys are knowledgeable, highly competent, and cost conscious, which is not a combination you find in most firms.
 
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Perkins Coie's Steve Koh is top in his field. His ability to work with a team of defendants and have a seat at the table while keeping costs in line is a great skill. Steve Koh is easy to work with, digs into issues and always has great advice.
 
Construction Law
Perkins Coie's Seattle Construction Law team is top notch, with the technical knowledge and understanding that is essential with regard to the high value mega-projects on which I have utilized their services. Their experience and resources are unparalleled.
Jim Niemer
Senior Legal Counsel – Sound Transit
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Michael Wise at Perkins Coie is now and has been for several years our company's choice of lead patent interference counsel for all U.S. Patent Office and District Court patent interference proceedings. His knowledge of the law is unsurpassed. He excels at oral argument and can explain in laymen's terms technologically complex subject matter. He and his team at Perkins Coie are efficient and effective advocates, well-versed in both law and the technology. I would readily recommend Michael and his team to anyone with a company-critical patent dispute.
Jack Peterson
Senior Intellectual property attorney – Sequenom Inc.
Government Relations Practice
I have worked with Perkins Coie in various positions at different organizations. They are reliable and responsive, and their expertise is unrivaled. I enjoy working with them and would recommend them highly to anyone looking for a firm.
 
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Perkins Coie provides excellent and timely legal advice that is directly on point and relevant to our issues at hand.
 
Land Use and Zoning Law
Perkins Coie has an excellent team that handles the complex landscape of Oregon’s zoning compliance and approval process.
Robert Braddock
Vice President – Jordan Cove Energy Project
Real Estate Law
Ron Lowe and Mike Berman of Perkins Coie are top notch attorneys.
 
Government Relations Practice
Perkins Coie is the best law firm in the business, and I regularly recommend them to friends and colleagues. We could not do the work we do without their guidance and support.
 
Real Estate Law
The lawyers at Perkins Coie truly have their client’s best interests at the front of their minds in every step of the process.
Kelly Cooper
Managing Partner – Verris Capital
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Perkins Coie has a very large and experienced IP group, which has a lot of depth.
 
Technology Law
We have been very pleased with the representation we received from the Phoenix office of Perkins Coie, particularly Judy Weiss. She is smart, understands her field of expertise well, remains current on trends in the field, and is results driven.
Deanna Salazar
Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona

Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

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2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Land Use and Zoning Law

National

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Advertising Law
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Appellate Practice
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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Commercial Litigation
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Construction Law
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Copyright Law
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Corporate Law
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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Energy Law
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Environmental Law
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Information Technology Law
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International Trade and Finance Law
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Land Use and Zoning Law
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Litigation - Bankruptcy
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Litigation - Construction
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Litigation - Environmental
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Litigation - ERISA
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Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
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Litigation - Patent
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Litigation - Securities
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Mining Law
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Natural Resources Law
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Patent Law
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Real Estate Law
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Securities / Capital Markets Law
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Securities Regulation
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Technology Law
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Trademark Law
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Trusts and Estates
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Venture Capital Law
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Antitrust Law
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Employment Law - Management
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Insurance Law
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Labor Law - Management
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Litigation - Antitrust
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Litigation - First Amendment
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
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Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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Mutual Funds Law
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Public Finance Law
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Tax Law
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Banking and Finance Law
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Health Care Law
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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Oil and Gas Law

Regional

Alaska

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Commercial Litigation
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Environmental Law
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Alaska
Litigation - Environmental
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Mining Law
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Alaska
Natural Resources Law
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Alaska
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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Alaska
Bet-the-Company Litigation

Austin

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Austin
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Austin
Litigation - Patent
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Austin
Patent Law

Chicago

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Aviation Law
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Chicago
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Chicago
Commercial Litigation
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Chicago
Construction Law
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Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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Insurance Law
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Leisure and Hospitality Law
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Chicago
Nonprofit / Charities Law
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Chicago
Patent Law
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Real Estate Law
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Technology Law
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Trusts and Estates
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Corporate Law
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Chicago
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Chicago
Employment Law - Management
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Chicago
Litigation - Construction
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Chicago
Public Finance Law
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Chicago
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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Chicago
Employment Law - Individuals

Colorado

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Colorado
Corporate Governance Law
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Colorado
Information Technology Law
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Colorado
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Colorado
Litigation - Patent
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Colorado
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Colorado
Patent Law
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Colorado
Securities / Capital Markets Law
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Colorado
Technology Law
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Colorado
Venture Capital Law
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Colorado
Commercial Litigation
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Colorado
Corporate Compliance Law
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Colorado
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Colorado
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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Colorado
Securities Regulation

Dallas/Fort Worth

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Dallas/Fort Worth
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Employment Law - Management
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Information Technology Law
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Privacy and Data Security Law
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Idaho

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Idaho
Commercial Litigation
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Energy Law
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Idaho
Environmental Law
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Litigation - Real Estate
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Idaho
Litigation - Construction

Los Angeles

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Aviation Law
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Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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Los Angeles
Insurance Law
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Los Angeles
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Los Angeles
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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Los Angeles
Real Estate Law
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Litigation - Construction
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Patent Law
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Los Angeles
Commercial Litigation

Madison

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Appellate Practice
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Bet-the-Company Litigation
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Madison
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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Madison
Commercial Litigation
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Madison
Copyright Law
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Madison
Energy Regulatory Law
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Madison
Litigation - Antitrust
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Madison
Litigation - Environmental
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Madison
Litigation - First Amendment
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Madison
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Madison
Litigation - Patent
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Madison
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
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Madison
Environmental Law
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Madison
Patent Law

New York City

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New York City
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Information Technology Law
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Patent Law
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Bet-the-Company Litigation
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New York City
Commercial Litigation
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New York City
Corporate Law
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New York City
Litigation - Patent
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Mutual Funds Law
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Trusts and Estates
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New York City
Corporate Compliance Law
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New York City
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

Phoenix

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Antitrust Law
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Appellate Practice
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Phoenix
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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Phoenix
Commercial Litigation
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Phoenix
Copyright Law
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Phoenix
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Phoenix
Environmental Law
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Phoenix
Litigation - Antitrust
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Litigation - Bankruptcy
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Phoenix
Litigation - Environmental
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Phoenix
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Phoenix
Litigation - Patent
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Phoenix
Litigation - Securities
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Phoenix
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Real Estate Law
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Administrative / Regulatory Law
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Corporate Compliance Law
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Corporate Law
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Mining Law
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Phoenix
Securities / Capital Markets Law
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Phoenix
Government Relations Practice

Portland-OR

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Portland-OR
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Portland-OR
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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Commercial Litigation
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Portland-OR
Corporate Law
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Portland-OR
Environmental Law
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Portland-OR
Insurance Law
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Portland-OR
Land Use and Zoning Law
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Litigation - Antitrust
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Litigation - Banking and Finance
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Portland-OR
Litigation - Environmental
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Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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Litigation - Patent
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Litigation - Real Estate
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Portland-OR
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Portland-OR
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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Portland-OR
Real Estate Law
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Portland-OR
Securities / Capital Markets Law
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Portland-OR
Securities Regulation
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Portland-OR
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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Portland-OR
Employment Law - Management
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Portland-OR
Labor Law - Management
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Portland-OR
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Portland-OR
Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
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Portland-OR
Litigation - Securities

San Diego

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Commercial Litigation
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Litigation - Intellectual Property
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San Diego
Litigation - Patent
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San Diego
Patent Law
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Technology Law
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Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

San Francisco

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Energy Law
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Environmental Law
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San Francisco
Land Use and Zoning Law
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San Francisco
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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San Francisco
Litigation - Patent
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San Francisco
Real Estate Law
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San Francisco
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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San Francisco
Construction Law
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San Francisco
Litigation - Environmental
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San Francisco
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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San Francisco
Trusts and Estates

San Jose

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San Jose
Environmental Law
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San Jose
Technology Law
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San Jose
Litigation - Patent
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San Jose
Securities / Capital Markets Law
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San Jose
Corporate Law
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San Jose
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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San Jose
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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San Jose
Trademark Law

Seattle

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Seattle
Advertising Law
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Seattle
Antitrust Law
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Seattle
Appellate Practice
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Seattle
Banking and Finance Law
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Seattle
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Seattle
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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Seattle
Civil Rights Law
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Seattle
Commercial Litigation
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Seattle
Construction Law
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Seattle
Copyright Law
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Seattle
Corporate Compliance Law
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Seattle
Corporate Governance Law
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Seattle
Corporate Law
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1
Seattle
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Seattle
Education Law
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Seattle
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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Seattle
Employment Law - Individuals
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Seattle
Employment Law - Management
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Seattle
Energy Law
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Seattle
Energy Regulatory Law
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Seattle
Environmental Law
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Seattle
Health Care Law
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Seattle
Information Technology Law
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Seattle
International Trade and Finance Law
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Seattle
Labor Law - Management
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Seattle
Land Use and Zoning Law
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Seattle
Litigation - Antitrust
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Seattle
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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Seattle
Litigation - Construction
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Seattle
Litigation - Environmental
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Seattle
Litigation - ERISA
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Seattle
Litigation - First Amendment
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Seattle
Litigation - Health Care
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Seattle
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Seattle
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Seattle
Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
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Seattle
Litigation - Patent
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Seattle
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
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Seattle
Litigation - Securities
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Seattle
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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Seattle
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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Seattle
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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Seattle
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Seattle
Mining Law
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Seattle
Natural Resources Law
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Seattle
Patent Law
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Seattle
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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Seattle
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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Seattle
Real Estate Law
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Seattle
Securities / Capital Markets Law
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Seattle
Tax Law
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Seattle
Technology Law
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Seattle
Trademark Law
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Seattle
Trusts and Estates
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Seattle
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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Seattle
Commercial Finance Law
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Seattle
Government Relations Practice
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Seattle
Oil and Gas Law
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Seattle
Venture Capital Law

Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C.
Environmental Law
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Washington, D.C.
Government Relations Practice
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Washington, D.C.
Insurance Law
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Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Patent
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Washington, D.C.
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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Washington, D.C.
Privacy and Data Security Law
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Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Washington, D.C.
Antitrust Law
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Washington, D.C.
Appellate Practice
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Washington, D.C.
Communications Law
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Washington, D.C.
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Washington, D.C.
International Trade and Finance Law

Practice Areas

Perkins Coie LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 73 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Antitrust Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Education Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Equipment Finance Law
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • Franchise Law
  • Gaming Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insurance Law
  • International Trade and Finance Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Antitrust
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - ERISA
  • Litigation - First Amendment
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Media Law
  • Mediation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Mutual Funds Law
  • Native American Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Patent Law
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Public Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securities Regulation
  • Securitization and Structured Finance Law
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Timber Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Venture Capital Law

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Perkins Coie LLP proudly has 241 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

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Awards

Perkins Coie LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Perkins Coie LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Perkins Coie LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Single Asset Transaction of the Year (Americas Lodging Investment Summit)
CLS Pro Bono Hero Award (Columbia Legal Services)
Top Ten Family Friendly Firms (Yale Law Women)
John Minor Wisdom Public Service and Professionalism Award (ABA Section of Litigation)
Amicus Award (Northwest Immigrant Rights Project) 4
Chicago's Best Workplaces for Women (Crain's Chicago Business)
Top Corporate Law Firm in Portland (Corporate Board Member Magazine)
Large Company Transaction of the Year Award (Turnaround Management Association)
Best Places to Work (Los Angeles Business Journal)
Best Law Firms for Women (Working Mother Media and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC)
Top Rating of 100 percent in the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
Top U.S. Innovative Law Firms (The Financial Times)
The 100 Best Companies to Work For (FORTUNE Magazine)

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Seattle, WA
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900
Seattle, WA 98101-3099
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Anchorage, AK
1029 West Third Avenue, Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99501-1981
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907-279-8561
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Phoenix, AZ
2525 E. Camelback Road, Suite 500
Phoenix, AZ 85016-4227
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602-351-8000
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Los Angeles, CA
1888 Century Park East, Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067-1721
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310-788-9900
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Palo Alto, CA
3150 Porter Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1212
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650-838-4300
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San Diego, CA
11452 El Camino Real, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92130-2080
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858-720-5700
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San Francisco, CA
505 Howard Street, Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94105-3204
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415-344-7000
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Denver, CO
1900 Sixteenth Street, Suite 1400
Denver, CO 80202-5255
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303-291-2300
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Washington, DC
700 Thirteenth Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005-3960
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202-654-6200
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Boise, ID
1111 West Jefferson Street, Suite 500
Boise, ID 83702-5391
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208-343-3434
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Chicago, IL
110 North Wacker Drive, 34th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
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312-324-8400
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New York, NY
1155 Avenue of the Americas, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10036-2711
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212-262-6900
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Portland, OR
1120 Northwest Couch Street, 10th Floor
Portland, OR 97209-4128
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503-727-2000
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Austin, TX
405 Colorado St., Suite 1700
Austin, TX 78701
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737-256-6100
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Dallas, TX
500 North Akard Street, Suite 3300
Dallas, TX 75201-3347
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214-965-7700
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Bellevue, WA
10885 Northeast Fourth Street, Suite 700
Bellevue, WA 98004-5579
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425-635-1400
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Madison, WI
33 East Main Street, Suite 201
Madison, WI 53703-3095
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608-663-7460
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London, GB
50th Floor West
22 Bishopsgate
London EC2N 4BQ
United Kingdom
44 20 3657 8700
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Beijing, CN
Suite 3501, China World Office Tower One
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Chaoyang District
Beijing 100004
China: Global Firms
86 10 5971 9300
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Shanghai, CN
Hang Seng Bank Tower, 16F
1000 Lujiazui Ring Road
Pudong New Area
Shanghai 200120
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86 21 6841 1188
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Taipei, TW
Taipei 101 Tower
Suite F, 45th Floor
No. 7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Road
Taipei 11049
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886 2 8101 2031
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