The Top 50 Largest Law Firms

Published in Minnesota Law & Politics, February/March 2008, No. 168

Compiled by Jessica Thompson

The results are in and, for the third year in a row, Faegre & Benson employs more lawyers than any other firm in Minnesota. With the collapse of Rider Bennett, Winthrop & Weinstine crept into the top 10 for the first time. And surveys confirmed once again that the law is a good place to be. Starting salaries at all top 10 firms increased by $15,000 from last year to an annual $120,000. Merchant & Gould tops that category, with a starting salary of $140,000. Take a look at the chart to draw your own conclusions.

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