Friedman Stroffe & Gerard is a full service business law firm. The representation of our clients often involves the expertise of lawyers in various practice areas. Our lawyers are grouped into 6 practice groups: Corporate and Business Law, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Real Property and Construction, Labor & Employment and Tax. Many of our attorneys are members of more than one practice group.

Friedman Stroffe & Gerard's diverse client base and breadth of practice provide opportunities for our associates to develop challenging and rewarding careers. Our firm culture promotes collegiality and camaraderie. We continually look to add bright and talented lawyers to our firm.

At Friedman Stroffe & Gerard we are committed to equal employment opportunities and hire associates on the basis of undergraduate and law school academic performance, law review and moot court experience, prior work experience and communication skills, without regard to race, gender, age, national origin or religious or political affiliation.

The following frequently asked questions will provide you with additional information on Friedman Stroffe & Gerard.

What is the associate review process?
Associates are reviewed formally once a year by all partners. However, we expect partners to evaluate associate performance on an ongoing basis. A written summary of comments from partners is given to each associate before the review meetings. Formal reviews are conducted by a group of two or three partners, including a partner with whom the associate works regularly. Informal reviews and practice development efforts are also addressed within practice groups.

What benefits does the Firm offer?
The Firm provides its associates with health insurance coverage, life insurance and long term disability insurance. The Firm also sponsors a 401 (k) plan and a profit sharing plan for employees.

Associates may take three weeks of vacation per year, in addition to the holidays observed by the firm.

Associates are also given the opportunity to attend, at the Firm's expense, programs and courses sponsored by legal educational and training organizations and continuing education programs sponsored by local and state bar associations.

Do you employ part-time attorneys?
Part-time practice arrangements are made by the Firm in individual cases. Associates who practice on a part-time basis or on a contract basis are compensated in accordance with hours worked.

What are the firm's billing expectations?
We expect associates to bill 1,850 client hours per year and to spend additional time on practice group activities, continuing education and client development.

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