Midsize local firms and firms headquartered outside the state grew the most last year in Texas, as Texas lawyer head count at most of the largest homegrown firms changed little when compared with 2019.

That may reflect the continuing movement of aggressive out-of-state firms into Texas, as well as a need for midsize firms to expand to stay competitive. It also suggests that the large homegrown Texas firms are focusing on growth outside the Lone Star State.