About Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

Susman Godfrey L.L.P. stands as the nation’s premier litigation boutique, ranked #1 by Vault every year since 2011. Founded on the principles of hiring exceptional talent, rewarding performance, and focusing relentlessly on results, the firm has earned a reputation for legal excellence and strategic brilliance. Every case reflects an unwavering commitment to preparation, creativity, and courtroom mastery that defines its legacy.

Susman Godfrey L.L.P. represents clients across a wide spectrum of industries, including technology, energy, entertainment, finance, healthcare, and real estate. The firm’s practice encompasses antitrust, intellectual property, securities, environmental, and complex commercial litigation. This expansive capability allows its lawyers to handle the most intricate and high-value cases while maintaining an unyielding focus on achieving optimal outcomes.

Susman Godfrey L.L.P. pioneered success-based and contingency fee arrangements that align counsel’s incentives with client objectives, replacing billable hours with shared accountability for results. This forward-thinking approach ensures efficiency, fairness, and trust while emphasizing quality advocacy over volume. With a partner-to-associate ratio that ensures senior involvement in every case, each client benefits from personalized, high-level attention and strategic precision.

Susman Godfrey L.L.P. upholds a deep commitment to diversity, integrity, and collaboration, fostering trial teams that reflect the broad perspectives needed to persuade juries and judges nationwide. Fortune 500 companies and individual innovators alike depend on its unmatched courtroom skill when the stakes are highest. From record-setting verdicts to landmark settlements, the firm’s results have redefined success in complex litigation.

Susman Godfrey L.L.P. continues to lead through ethical advocacy, intellectual rigor, and a relentless pursuit of justice. Built on decades of precedent-setting victories, the firm remains a symbol of trust, innovation, and excellence in trial law—where every case is handled with precision, passion, and purpose.

Practice Areas

Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Antitrust
  • Appellate
  • Arbitration
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business Disputes
  • Class Actions
  • Complex Marital, Trust, & Estate
  • Defamation
  • Environmental
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Labor, Employment, Benefits, & Pensions
  • Patent Litigation
  • Product Liability, Property Damage, & Personal Injury
  • Qui Tam & False Claims Act
  • Shareholder & Securities

Fees

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Office locations for Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

Susman Godfrey L.L.P. - Houston

1000 Louisiana St #5100, Houston, TX 77002

Susman Godfrey L.L.P. - Seattle

401 Union St Suite 3000, Seattle, WA 98101

Susman Godfrey L.L.P. - Los Angeles

1900 Ave of the Stars Ste 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Susman Godfrey L.L.P. - New York

One Manhattan West, New York, NY 10001