Vault has named Susman Godfrey the #1 Litigation Boutique in the nation for the 16th consecutive year as part of its 2027 rankings. The firm, which Vault calls a “litigation powerhouse,” has earned this honor every year since the survey’s inception.
TOP OF THE CHARTS
Susman Godfrey scored top recognition in key areas:
- #1 US Litigation Boutique. The firm has been ranked #1 every year since the inception of the rankings.
- Regional Leaders. Both the firm’s Houston and New York offices are ranked as #1 Regional Mid-Size Law Firms in their respective state. This is Houston’s seventh year in a row with the recognition and New York’s fifth year in a row.
- National Trajectory. The firm is ranked #19 in Vault’s Law 100 – a list of the top 100 firms in the country – up from #23 in 2026, #28 in 2025, and #40 in 2024.
- Top Ten. SG ranks in the top ten nationally for Selectivity, Transparency, and Career Outlook.
“Firm’s culture socially and professionally is strong. Associates interact closely with each other and with partners.” – Associate quote from Vault 2027 Survey
Vault also includes information on specific law firm areas:
- Of Partner/Associate Relations, one Associate says, “Partners generally treat associates well. They trust them to run the case, so they have to treat you with respect. The firm is unusually transparent. We received the minutes of the Executive Committee meetings. We are quickly informed of any changes. They want associates to know as much about the firm as possible.”
- Of Quality of Work, another Associate says, “I perform substantive work that is going to make a difference in the outcome. As a first year associate, I have taken depositions, written many briefs, worked directly with the client, and gotten stand-up opportunities in court.”
- Of Compensation, “We beat the market year in and year out.”
- And of Career Outlook one Associate says, “Associates are hired with the intent that they will make partner.”
To read Vault’s full review as well as Q&As with several SG partners click here.
