Attorneys practice across the United States, but there are higher concentrations of lawyers in certain areas than others.
Much of this is explained by different demographics. For example, there are more New York City car accident lawyers than car accident attorneys in smaller cities with fewer people and fewer car accidents. These statistics show where most lawyers are working on behalf of their clients.
States With the Highest Employment Levels for Lawyers are California, New York, Florida, Texas and the District of Columbia
Some of the country’s most populous states unsurprisingly have many working attorneys. Washington, D.C., the epicenter of U.S. politics, also has a disproportionate number of lawyers as so many laws are made in the Capital.
Women are playing increasingly influential roles within these legal meccas, as Bar Association data demonstrates.⁷
- In 2022, 44% of California attorneys were women.⁸
- 37% of New York State Bar Association members are women.⁹
- Out of all attorneys eligible to practice law and in good standing in Florida, 41% are women.¹⁰
- The number of active State Bar of Texas women attorneys increased by 38% in recent years, rising from 29,618 attorneys in 2011 to 40,923 in 2021.¹¹
States With the Highest Concentration of Lawyer Jobs in 2022 Were the District of Columbia, New York, Florida, Delaware and Massachusetts
Attorney jobs also tend to be concentrated in areas with large populations or where a substantial amount of business or legislation occurs. For example, while Delaware is a small state, many corporations are headquartered there due to favorable laws, resulting in a high concentration of legal jobs.⁷
The District of Columbia Was the Top Paying State for Lawyers in 2022
Attorneys in areas with high demand for lawyers also tend to receive disproportionately higher pay for their work. Nowhere
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