Not long ago, Carlton Fields could barely lay claim to the title of “Southeastern regional law firm.” It had one office in Atlanta and six in Florida. In October, it took a small step nationwide with the acquisition of Rosner & Napierala, a boutique law firm in New York City. After a small setback in 2011, the firm enjoyed a modest bump in revenue in 2012. David M. Leonard, managing partner of the Atlanta office, said, “Real estate finance, health care and litigation will be the hot practice areas this year. Litigation will not likely heat up significantly but should remain reasonably steady.”

—Reported by Am Law

*Variances shown are in comparison to 2011.

MONEY    
Revenue $165,500,000 3.1%
Revenue per Lawyer $600,000 4.3%
Profit per equity partner $830,000


LAWYERS
   
Total lawyers 276 4
Atlanta lawyers 24/8.6% 1  
Partners 175 7
Equity partners 65 4
Atlanta size rank among firm’s offices   No. 4

Clients