Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors Raises First-Year Associate Salaries to $300,000
Dallas, Texas — April 28, 2025 – Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors today announced that, effective September 1, 2025, it will increase first-year associate salaries to $300,000.
Coinciding with the integration of cutting-edge legal technologies and a focus on outcomes over hours, the increase in first-year associate salaries reflects a commitment to delivering results in a rapidly changing world.
Rewarding talent, not tenure, the firm continues to offer an aggressive partnership track. Associates are eligible for promotion to partner after five years.
“Our firm strives to stay ahead of the curve – in terms of compensation, advocacy, and skills,” said founding partner William A. Brewer III. “Our aim is to recruit the best and brightest and give them the opportunity to work on precedent-setting matters. The bigger the stage, the better.”
Brewer offers a multidisciplinary advocacy model in commercial litigation. The firm unites professionals from a range of disciplines – financial, economic, and management consultants; researchers and private investigators; and communications specialists – who work with the firm’s lawyers to develop insights, drive strategy, and win cases.
Since its founding in 1984, Brewer has consistently led the market on compensation, surpassing the salary scales at large firms. The salary announcement follows another successful year for the firm and reaffirms its commitment to the Art of Advocacy and the clients and communities it serves.
About Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors
Founded in 1984, Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors, has earned a reputation as one of the most successful law firms in the United States practicing exclusively in the field of complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution. With offices in New York and Dallas, Texas, the firm represents a wide spectrum of industry leaders – from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 corporations – facing the most challenging of legal issues. Visit Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors at www.brewerattorneys.com.
Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors Launches Office Search for New Dallas Headquarters
Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors Launches Office Search for New Dallas Headquarters
April 25, 2025 – Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors, the Dallas-based litigation firm known for zealous advocacy in high-stakes litigation, is launching a strategic office search to support the firm’s expansion.
The firm’s community impact affiliate, the Brewer Storefront, as well as its charitable foundation, the Brewer Foundation, will also relocate as part of this transition, enabling expanded engagement across Texas and throughout the United States.
The move follows more than 30 years of the firm’s office base at the Comerica Bank Tower in Downtown Dallas – a location that provided a bedrock for success and a strong foundation for growth. Looking ahead, the firm sees the future of Dallas beyond the downtown core and is broadening the search to include the entire Metroplex.
The firm will consider locations in the corridor east of downtown, Knox-Henderson, and South Dallas, where the firm sees potential to partner on office development projects.
“This announcement reflects our long-term commitment to the Dallas community – not just as legal advocates, but as neighbors, partners, and stakeholders in the future of Dallas and Texas," said William A. Brewer III, the firm’s founding partner.
The firm anticipates relocating from the Comerica Bank Tower in 2026. Colliers brokers Travis Ewert and Billy Vahrenkamp are advising on the search.
William Brewer Writes About Embracing AI, Alternative Billing Models
April 3, 2025 — In a recently published Law360 article, William A. Brewer III argues the billable hour isn't just outdated – it's a liability threatening firms clinging to antiquated billing models.
In "Firms Must Embrace Alternative Billing Methods or Fall Behind," Brewer highlights the risk for firms reliant on antiquated billing models in a legal market reshaped by AI, enhanced competition, and growing demand for outcome-based fee arrangements. Brewer states, “Law firms face a choice: evolve or fade into irrelevance. To stay competitive, they must ditch the billable hour, embrace AI, and accelerate their digital transformation – before it’s too late.”
Brewer predicts that firms willing to adopt outcome-based fee arrangements will gain a decisive edge. Clients, he notes, are demanding results and will become increasingly unwilling to bankroll unproductive hours. Frustrated, they will seek alternatives.
“As more companies seek legal services that prioritize outcomes over hours, the firms that embrace this new paradigm will gain a decisive competitive advantage. Those who resist will lose ground to tech-savvy boutiques, Big Four firms and legal startups that aren't shackled by tradition.”
Brewer then addresses Big Law directly, stating, “Big Law must evolve now to stay ahead. The firms that embrace AI, ditch the billable hour and redefine their value proposition will thrive. This is the dawn of a golden age. Technology holds the promise of less drudgery, expanded access to justice, and firms empowered to deliver sharper, faster and more strategic legal services. Change isn't coming — it's here. And the firms that are embracing it won't just survive. They'll set the standard for the future.”
Chambers and Partners Recognizes Brewer Firm in Texas Regional Spotlight
March 3, 2025 – Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors has been recognized in the Chambers and Partners Texas Regional Spotlight Guide 2025 for Dallas in the category of Commercial Litigation. This is the second consecutive year that Brewer has been awarded spotlight recognition.
Based in London, Chambers ranks and provides insights into law firms and lawyers globally. The legal research company uses in-depth research methodology and conducts detailed interviews to determine rankings. The regional spotlight recognizes small and medium-sized boutique law firms well-known for their expertise in selected practice areas.
“We appreciate the recognition by Chambers and Partners," said William A. Brewer III, founding partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. “All credit goes to our professionals who – at every level – are driven by the rush of big-ticket litigation. This recognition is testament to their skills and passion for advocacy.”
With decades of experience, the Brewer firm has built a reputation for tackling some of the most challenging commercial disputes nationwide. The firm’s professional staff includes consultants, accountants, investigators, and public relations experts – who all partner with attorneys to create a fully integrated legal team dedicated to advocacy at the highest level.
Firm Partner Sarah Rogers Nominated for State Department Position
February 12, 2025 — Brewer Partner Sarah Rogers has been nominated for the position of Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs of United States in the U.S. State Department.
This important position leads America's public diplomacy outreach, which includes messaging to counter terrorism, support the achievement of U.S. foreign policy goals and strengthen our nation's global relationships. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Rogers will also deal with critical free-speech and censorship issues at home and abroad.
Reporting on the nomination, the publication Semafor wrote, "A partner at the New York litigation boutique Brewer, Rogers represented the National Rifle Association alongside the ACLU in a winning appeal to the Supreme Court last March. She also represented the NRA against the New York State Attorney General, who was seeking to dissolve the organization, which the NRA beat back on First Amendment grounds."
The firm congratulates Rogers on her potential future role under U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors Announces Promotion of Litigator Claiborne Hane to Partner
January 23, 2025 – Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors today announced the promotion of litigator Claiborne Hane to partner.
Hane’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution, with an emphasis in business disputes, corporate investigations, and securities fraud litigation. He joined the firm’s New York office as counsel in May 2024. Since joining the firm, Hane has played an instrumental role in several leading matters – including the successful pursuit of shareholder actions.
Prior to joining the firm, Hane practiced with Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP, and Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP. He received his Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law and his bachelor’s degree in political science from Duke University.
“Our firm is defined by the contributions of its professionals and their passion for high-stakes advocacy,” said William A. Brewer III, founding partner of Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. “This promotion reflects Clay’s extraordinary contributions and results achieved. It also speaks to our commitment to having one of the fastest partnership tracks in the country.”
Today’s announcement highlights another successful year for the Brewer firm, as we successfully concluded our multi-year defense of a major client against multiple attempts by the New York Attorney General to “eliminate” that client. For that same client, we achieved a unanimous 9-0 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, which vacated a ruling by the Second Circuit that dismissed First Amendment claims against a public official who conspired with others to financially destroy our client. Our high-stakes advocacy nationwide also resulted in over $200 million in awards and settlements for our other commercial clients.
This past year marked the continued growth of the Brewer Storefront, the firm’s community-impact legal affiliate. The Storefront successfully defended the victim of an elaborate financial scam, blew the whistle on widespread consumer fraud in New York, and initiated a comprehensive statewide effort to ensure that Texas school boards operate in compliance with the Voting Rights Act.
“The firm provides a platform to make a difference in the courtroom – and the community,” said Hane. “This place is testament to what happens when you combine entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to exclusively handle bet-the-business cases. I’m excited to be part of the Brewer vision and the firm’s blueprint for the future.”
Pressure is a Privilege: A Look Back at 2024
December 31, 2024 — Built with the conviction that “pressure is a privilege,” Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors faced significant challenges in 2024 and delivered outstanding results in courtrooms, boardrooms, and the communities we proudly serve.
Achievements for Our Clients: This year, we successfully concluded our multi-year defense of a major client against multiple attempts by the New York Attorney General to "eliminate" that client. For that same client we achieved a unanimous 9-0 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, which vacated a ruling by the Second Circuit that dismissed First Amendment claims against a public official who conspired with others to financially destroy our client. And - along the way - our high-stakes advocacy nationwide also resulted in over $200 million in awards and settlements for our other commercial clients.
Contributions to Our Community: The Brewer Storefront, our community impact legal affiliate, achieved significant victories. We successfully represented a senior citizen who was the victim of an elaborate financial scam. We pursued several cases to protect voting rights against school board voting schemes that diluted the votes of citizens of color throughout Texas, and we initiated a comprehensive statewide effort to ensure that Texas school boards operate in compliance with the Voting Rights Act.
Strengthening Partnerships: Showcasing the continued strength of the Brewer Foundation’s partnership with New York University, the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) began its 24th year of inviting high school students around the world to engage in written and oral debates on public policy issues. The 2025 competition is ongoing and involves more than 300 high schools and thousands of students globally.
Fostering the Next Generation: In 2024, the Brewer Foundation’s Future Leaders Program provided essential leadership and academic development to more than 200 students from the Dallas Independent School District. The Future Leaders Program equips the next generation with the tools to flourish in an everchanging world.
A Commitment to the Challenges of Tomorrow: Emerging technologies and innovative tools will empower our professionals to achieve even greater levels of efficiency as we continue to deliver superior outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to remaining at the forefront of these advancements, we are excited to announce the launch of many new projects including a brand-new podcast, The Art of Advocacy, hosted by Bill Brewer, that will explore issues at the intersection of law, business, and communications.
We take pride in what we achieved in 2024, and your unwavering support propels us toward even greater results. As we move forward, we remain steadfast in our commitment to continuously push the boundaries of excellence in our advocacy. We embrace every obstacle, every challenge, and every fight, all while appreciating that pressure is a privilege.
Best Lawyers Names Senior Associate Gizem Petrosino to 2025 "Ones to Watch" List
August 15, 2024- Senior Associate Gizem Petrosino has been selected to the fifth edition of the 2025 Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch" in America list. Petrosino earned the recognition in the practice area of Labor and Employment Litigation for the second consecutive year. She was also selected for the 2024 "Ones to Watch" list.
Using a peer review methodology, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognizes attorneys for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice. The recipients have typically been in practice for five to nine years. Candidates are nominated, and then go through a rigorous peer review process before being nationally recognized.
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in the publication signals not only legal expertise but also ethics and professionalism of the highest caliber.
Petrosino's practice focuses on complex commercial, construction, intellectual property, securities and employment litigation. She has achieved early dismissals and dispositive motion awards, in addition to negotiating favorable settlements for clients. She has admissions in both New York and Texas and has practiced extensively in both jurisdictions and numerous federal and state courts across the nation.