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THE IDEAL LAW FIRM

Excellence, Dedication, Public Service
A top quality modern international law firm has a wide range of capabilities and areas of practice. It has the ability to to expertly represent clients with issues of any size and in any area, no matter how complex.

In terms of business law, challenges in this cyberspace era can be deep and difficult. Representation by experienced lawyers of the highest caliber is a must.

A world class international law firm has offices not only throughout North America, but in Europe and Asia as well.

An ideal law firm has lawyers who have dealt with every step of the legal process from trial, to appeal, to the Supreme Court itself. They have litigators who have held government positions and are experienced in fields from intellectual property to science and technology. Their lawyers can handle bankruptcy, environmental issues, labor and employment problems, private clients, real estate and tax issues.

Experience and knowledge in the world of cyberspace in vital for the modern law firm. A quality law firm has lawyers well versed in every detail of IT/computers and Software.

PRO BONO

An integral part of any quality law firm entails pro bono work. Pro Bono work can involve issues from cases before the Supreme Court to landlord-tenant disputes, Social Security or welfare difficulties. Pro Bono work is done as a public service in the spirit of justice and fairness for all.

Some examples of pro bono work done by excellent law firms includes:

Donating time and resources to legal aid work.
Representing those who are being unfairly treated by big business or the government.
Counseling and consulting with those in positions of power and leadership.
Assisting in Civil Rights cases.
Using the legal system to fight injustice such a apartheid.
Drafting important government documents such as the constitutions of “new” countries that came into being after the fall of the USSR
Providing free legal assistance for the poor, disabled, sick and homeless.
Developing educational programs for inner city children.
Assisting in efforts such as campaign finance legislation.

Just as importantly, a quality law firm is dedicated not only to its clients, but to public service as well. They have a history of defending justice and fairness. Embracing public service includes service not just to the influential and famous, but to the victims of racial discrimination, poverty and misfortune.

The lawyers for a quality international law firm are recognized in legal reference books like The American Lawyer, The American Lawyer 100 Pro Bono Rankings, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, The European/UK Legal 500, The National Law Journal Pro Bono Awards and The Legal Business Awards.



About the Firm

LEGAL EXCELLENCE. DEDICATION TO CLIENTS. COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE.

WilmerHale offers unparalleled legal representation across a comprehensive range of practice areas that are critical to the success of their clients. WilmerHale practice’s at the very top of the legal profession and offer a cutting-edge blend of capabilities that enables us to handle deals and cases of any size and complexity. Today, businesses face greater scrutiny and more “bet the company” issues than ever before. With a practice unsurpassed in depth and scope by any other major firm, WilmerHale has the ability to anticipate obstacles, seize opportunities and get the case resolved or the deal done—and the experience and know-how to prevent it from being undone.

WilmerHale has more than 1,000 lawyers strong, with offices in 13 cities in the United States, Europe and Asia. WilmerHale practice’s includes over 350 litigators with unmatched trial, appellate and Supreme Court experience; a regulatory practice that includes more than 100 lawyers who have held high-level government positions; an intellectual property practice enriched by the expertise of more than 120 attorneys and technology specialists who hold scientific or technical degrees; over 250 seasoned corporate transactional lawyers and business counselors; and hundreds of other lawyers who focus on bankruptcy, environmental, labor and employment, private client, real estate and tax matters.

With a heritage that includes involvement in the foundation of legal aid work early in the 20th century, WilmerHale has consistently distinguished themselves as leaders in pro bono representation. Many of their lawyers have played, and continue to play, prominent roles in public service activities of national and international importance—from counseling US presidents to opposing racial discrimination and fighting apartheid. Most importantly, the firm stands for a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything they do—a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe.