“high-performance litigation“
The Washington Post
Zuckerman Spaeder enjoys a reputation as one of the nation’s premier litigation firms. We have earned this reputation by successfully managing high-stakes litigation disputes for five decades. We are known for our trial skill and also for our ability to work effectively outside the courtroom to advance our clients’ positions with prosecutors, regulators, and opposing counsel. Our lawyers routinely handle high-profile cases in white collar defense, government investigations, complex commercial disputes, health care litigation, professional ethics disputes, class actions and a range of other matters. We pursue cutting edge legal theories and find creative solutions to complex legal problems. When the stakes are highest, clients count on Zuckerman Spaeder.
“At the forefront of some of the most important legal battles of the day“
The National Law Journal
Trial-ready advocates
At our core, we are a tight-knit partnership of inspired and experienced trial lawyers. We regularly try cases throughout the country in matters that capture headlines, change industries, and advance the cause of justice for our individual clients. When it comes to recognitions and awards for the legal work of partners, our boutique firm is frequently ahead of law firms many times our size. Over a third of our lawyers have served in government positions as prosecutors, public defenders, regulators or government officials presiding over important policy issues which gives us valuable insight and experience in trial tactics, criminal investigations, and regulatory matters.
Creative Strategists
A nimble firm that prioritizes lean and efficient teams, we do more with less. We have a tradition of developing novel legal theories that allow us to tackle problems from angles our peers and predecessors have not considered.
Whether using the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to enforce fiduciary responsibility, preserving Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) from being dismantled, playing a lead role in securing the largest settlement in history for a private antitrust case with no government involvement, or safe-guarding access to the National Qualified Representative Program (NQRP)—we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver impactful outcomes by combining experience, expertise and creativity.
Commitment to client service
Our firm has thrived as a result of our success in and out of the courtroom, but also because of our enduring commitment to our valued client relationships. To us, every client is as important as the next. The size of our platform allows us to ensure that our clients receive a tailored touch. In our representations of organizations or individuals, paying and pro bono, we treat each client with personal attention, dedication, and respect.
Unlike many law firms, we take a lean approach to staffing cases—using focused teams of experienced attorneys, who engage directly with our clients to deliver high-quality work product and customized service. No client is taken for granted, and every client receives hands-on attention from partners who personally ensure work quality, efficiency, and results.