At Dawson & Dawson, Inc., we partner with leading law firms to secure the attorney talent that drives both practice growth and market leadership. By understanding your strategic priorities, culture, and long-term objectives, we deliver introductions that strengthen your teams and advance your firm’s competitive position.
Our approach is designed to deliver:
We maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism, ensuring searches are conducted with care for both the firm and the candidate.


Dawson & Dawson, Inc. is dedicated to partnering with attorneys to strategically navigate the lateral market with clarity, discretion, and confidence. With global reach and deep industry insight, we apply a nuanced understanding of the legal landscape to connect you with firms whose platforms, culture, and strategic direction complement your practice and long-term goals. Through our specialized legal search division, we offer direct access to premier opportunities at AmLaw 100, AmLaw 200, and top regional firms, drawing on long-standing relationships with practice group leaders and key decision-makers across the country.
We work closely with partners on strategic lateral transitions, whether moving individually or with a group, and including opportunities to lead new offices. In supporting your lateral move, we take into account the factors that matter most to long-term success, including the strength and stability of the firm’s platform, the quality of leadership, financial profile, market position, and the firm’s ability to support and grow your practice. We also consider compensation structures, billing models, client-alignment opportunities, and other terms that preserve autonomy, enhance portability, and create a strong foundation for sustained growth. By managing interviews, scheduling, and the logistics of the transition, we enable you to remain focused on your clients and ongoing work.


We partner with associates to navigate their lateral transitions with discretion and precision. Leveraging our current market intelligence and strong relationships with practice leaders and leading law firms, we identify and propose opportunities that position you for the next stage of your career. Our approach centers on the factors that matter most: mentorship and integration, clear advancement pathways, firm culture, and competitive compensation and benefits. We present opportunities that offer meaningful work, broad exposure, growth, and an environment that rewards performance while supporting a balanced career. From initial exploration through final offer, we manage the logistics around your demanding schedule, ensuring your transition is seamless and strategically aligned.
If you are an attorney seeking to explore lateral opportunities, please contact us at:
949.994-9504 or email LegalConfidential@DawsonAndDawsonInc.com.
We specialize in attorney placements, including: