Brewer Litigation Firm Tops Cravath Scale for Associate Salaries

Litigation boutique Brewer Attorneys & Counselors has raised starting salaries for new lawyers to $250,000, surpassing the scale set by the country’s elite firms.

The new starting salary tops the $215,000 level under the “Cravath scale” used by many major law firms. Brewer, a small firm that focuses on high stakes court battles, is looking to boost recruiting in Texas.

“When you start out in a higher place, you are able to contribute more significantly to the firm, your clients and in community impact cases,” said Bill Brewer, a founding partner of the firm. “A rising tide lifts all boats, ...