About the Firm
Susman Godfrey LLP is one of the top litigation boutiques in the country. Its attorneys represent plaintiffs and defendants in a diverse range of commercial litigation matters including antitrust, patent and intellectual property, securities and corporate governance litigation, energy, commercial and products liability litigation, bankruptcy and financial restructuring, accounting malpractice, and arbitration matters.
Hiring Criteria4
The firm looks for candidates with a strong academic record, preferably in the top 10% of their classes. Participation in the law review or journal is also considered.
Salary5
Firm location
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Summer Associate
All Offices
$160,000
$170,000
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Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation6
The firm pays year-end merit bonuses to associates who have been with the firm for at least one year. The year-end merit bonuses tend to range from an additional $30,000 to $80,000 on top of the base salary. Other benefits include:
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Major Medical Insurance
401(k) Program
Garage Parking
Bar Exam Fees
Reasonable Moving Expenses
Three Months Paid Maternity Leave and up to Three Additional Months of Maternity Leave
Without Pay
Areas of Practice7
Accounting Malpractice
Antitrust
Arbitration
Breach of Contract & Interference with Contract Litigation
Climate-Change Litigation
Energy & Natural Resources
Executive Compensation Litigation
Family & Shareholder Disputes
Foreign & International Litigation
Intellectual Property
Libel/Slander Litigation
Negligence, Product Liability, and Toxic Tort
Representing Debtors & Creditors in Litigation
Securities Litigation
Other Offices8
Firm Location
Address
Dallas
901 Main Street, Suite 5100 Dallas, TX 75202-3775 Phone: 214-754-1900 Fax: 214-754-1933
Los Angeles
1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 950 Los Angeles, CA 90067-6029 Phone: 310-789-3100 Fax: 310-789-3150
New York
654 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor New York, NY 10065-8440 Phone: 212-336-8330 Fax: 212-336-8340
Seattle
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3800 Seattle, WA 98101-3000 Phone: 206-516-3880 Fax: 206-516-3883
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