Celebrating 40 years
Minds behind
the moves.
Elite attorneys, law firms, and corporations align with Garrison because of our approach: a blend of intellectual rigor and emotional understanding. For decades, we've been entrusted with handling sophisticated lateral moves while serving as partners for employers and advocates for attorneys.
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High touch.
High truth.
High trust.
A Washington, DC-headquartered legal search firm, Garrison's long track record of loyal clients across the country is a testament to how we've chosen to run our business. Our clients are the most discerning in the legal industry and demand what we offer: a recruiting team that invests the time to fully understand your goals and provide unparalleled market intelligence, insight and access.
“[T]he highest levels of professionalism with good people you just want to be friends with”
Director of Partner Recruiting, AmLaw 25 Firm
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Get to know us.
Having placed over 2,000 lawyers into permanent positions, we run our business with a complete mastery of the lateral attorney market. When working with us you can expect:
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Active listening and a deep understanding of your needs
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Collaboration
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Responsiveness
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Honesty and directness
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Accountability
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A combination of expertise and emotional intelligence
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No pressure
By the Numbers
2000+
Attorneys placed
98.3%
Of our candidates stay with their new employer for at least one year
175
Law firms have hired our candidates
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75%
Retention rate of partners after five years (industry average is 50%)
95%
AmLaw firms in the DC region with which we've worked
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100+
Corporations at which we have made placements
What clients are saying:
After meeting with so many recruiters … finding Garrison was a breath of fresh air.
Associate
AmLaw 50 firm
Clients get 110% from Garrison. They pay attention to your needs and won’t waste your time. Garrison gets a 10 out of 10 for professionalism, responsiveness, consistency and efficiency.
Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
Private equity fund
In an industry in which the majority of players are not known for playing above-board, I completely trust Garrison.
Director of Legal Recruiting
AmLaw 50 firm
Reach out to our team:
Our decades of successful legal placements come from our decidedly different approach: An equal mix of intellectual rigor and emotional understanding. We bring personal attention and meaningful connection to every aspect of the recruiting process, serving as a trusted partner for employers and a skilled advocate for candidates.