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Barclay Damon, LLP
Main Office: Barclay Damon Tower, 125 East Jefferson Street | Syracuse | NY | 13202
Phone: 315-425-2700 | Fax: 315-425-2701
Year of establishment
1855
Number of partners
161
Number of offices
9
Partner to associate ratio
3.20
Biggest office
Syracuse
Percentage of women attorneys
27.30
Number of attorneys
279
Number of associates
51
Barclay Damon, LLP Reviews
view allReviewed on May 19, 2024
Advice to law firm management:
The firm should seek to increase its overall respect level in the community by taking clients with different legal problems. The firm can also improve its diversity and benefits package.
Pros:
If you want to work in one area of the law, you should consider working here. The firm is not known for branching out, and this is acceptable to the many attorneys who want to find work in that area.
Cons:
The firm does not cast a wide net over the many areas of the law. You may get stuck taking several personal injury assignments on contingency. Many attorneys will not appreciate having to take clients like this.
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Current or former employee?:
Current Employee
Length of Employment:
10+ years
Reviewed on May 19, 2024
Advice to law firm management:
The firm may benefit from a 360 degree evaluation (associates evaluating partners) as there are clearly disturbing trends that allows problematic partners to stay.
Pros:
The firm has potential and has some good friendly people. It is a good firm in general and is aggressive in its growth. It likes to think long term and generally is fiscally conservative (which is good given the changing legal landscape).
Cons:
The politicking at the firm is somewhat infamous to those who are at the firm - with some terrible partners not treating (let alone managing) associate well. There are also big discrepancies in pay depending on group. Morale can be low among associates.
Partners to Avoid and Why:
Without disclosing the names of the partners, anyone who talks to the associates off-the-record (or the partners for that matter) know that there are a few powerful partners that simply do not treat associates well or fairly. Lost talent and high turnover is apparent.
Favorite Things About this Firm:
The firm is making efforts on a number of fronts to grow and change. That is a good thing. It also seems to have good geographic diversity compared to its peers.
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Former Employee
Last Year at Employer:
2017
Job type:
Full time
Length of Employment:
10+ years
Overview
Headline: Explore the Exciting Opportunities at Barclay Damon, LLP in the Bay Area When it comes to finding an exciting legal career in the Bay Area, Barclay Damon, LLP has something to offer everyone. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the firm is known for its commitment to excellence, its culture of collaboration, and its dedication to serving the needs of its clients and the community. Attorneys at Barclay Damon will find themselves in the middle of a thriving business and legal community. The firm’s attorneys are highly qualified and have access to cutting-edge technology, innovative legal strategies, and the latest legal resources. The firm offers an extensive portfolio of legal services, including business and transactional law, litigation, real estate, health care law, intellectual property, and labor and employment law. Barclay Damon is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The firm’s Pro Bono, Diversity & Inclusion, and Women’s Forum programs provide attorneys with the opportunity to work on a variety of matters and to promote equal opportunity in the legal profession. In addition, the firm has established successful pipeline programs to provide a pathway for minority students to gain hands-on experience in the legal field. At Barclay Damon, attorneys will find an atmosphere of collaboration and camaraderie. The firm’s culture encourages open and honest communication, and provides an opportunity for attorneys to learn from one another and grow professionally. With its close-knit team of attorneys, the firm provides an ideal environment for attorneys to develop their skills and build meaningful relationships. For attorneys who are looking for an exciting career in the Bay Area, Barclay Damon is an excellent choice. With its commitment to excellence, its dedication to diversity and inclusion, and its culture of collaboration, the firm offers attorneys a unique opportunity to make an impact in the legal profession.
Practice Areas
Barclay Damon, LLP practices law in the following areas and works with its clients to provide the best possible legal solutions.
- Assisted Living Services
- Oil & Gas
- Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights
- Branding Trademarks & Copyrights
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction & Surety
- Corporate
- Energy
- Environmental
- Family & Matrimonial Law
- Financial Institutions & Lending
- Health Care & Human Services
- Health Care Controversies
- Immigration
- Indian Law
- Insurance Coverage & Regulation
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- International Business
- Labor & Employment
- Land Use & Zoning
- Lobbying & Election Law Compliance
- Mass & Toxic Torts
- Media & First Amendment Law
- Patents & Prosecution
- Professional Liability
- Project Development
- Public Finance
- Real Estate
- Real Property Tax & Condemnation
- Regulatory
- Tax
- Telecommunications
- Torts & Products Liability Defense
- Trusts & Estates
- White Collar
Pro bono
Attorneys at Barclay Damon have a strong tie to their local communities and are committed to supporting those in need by providing legal services through pro bono activities.
Thousands of hours have been dedicated by our attorneys and paralegals providing pro bono legal services through volunteer lawyer programs in cities throughout the state. Our dedication to public service, our established pro bono policy unique in providing economic incentives for participation in pro bono service, and pro bono fairs held firm-wide demonstrate our commitment to pro bono services.
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Barclay Damon, LLP Awards and Recognitions Write a review
Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business has ranked Barclay Damon's Energy practice among the top practices in New York in its 2014 edition.
Partner Douglas J. Nash Was Selected as a BTI Client Service All Star for Intellectual Property Litigation
Barclay Damon has been selected as a BTI Client Service A-Team for 2015.
Sixty-Seven Barclay Damon Attorneys Named to 2015 Super Lawyers list or named Rising Stars
Forty-five Barclay Damon Attorneys Selected as 2016
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Barclay Damon strives to proactively build, promote and maintain mutually beneficial relationships through the recognition, inclusion and support of the range of human differences.
The firm offers a workplace of choice to persons from all cultures, lifestyles and experiences
Summer associate program
Barclay Damon offers a summer associate program for qualified second year law students interested in obtaining experience in the practice areas of the firm. The program commences in late May and continues for approximately 11 weeks. All of our Upstate offices participate in the program and are committed to affording qualified law students the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and experience of the technical and professional aspects of becoming a lawyer and practicing law. Summer associates work closely with our partners and associates in all of the firm's practice areas on actual client assignments. Summer associates devote a significant amount of time to researching various legal issues and drafting legal memoranda, but also have many opportunities to obtain first-hand experience in litigation and transactional work including observing depositions, trials and administrative meetings and hearings, attending closings for a variety of commercial transactions and drafting agreements.
Barclay Damon's summer associate program has a proven track record of advancing the development of young lawyers. We frequently extend offers to participants in the summer associate program and as a result has successfully integrated new lawyers into the firm who demonstrate technical abilities, creative problem solving skills and commitment to client service.
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