Houston, TX
Earning 55 Chambers USA 2025 practice area rankings including 14 Band 1 recognitions, Baker Botts is a Houston-based firm with deep expertise in energy, technology, and complex litigation. Headquartered in Houston, the firm has approximately 725 attorneys across 12 offices.
Baker Botts is best known for its energy practice, which spans the full lifecycle of oil and gas, power, and renewable energy transactions. The firm also has significant capabilities in technology, antitrust, bankruptcy and restructuring, real estate, and intellectual property. Baker Botts' deep Houston roots give it unparalleled relationships in the energy sector.
The firm's Texas heritage creates a collegial and welcoming culture. Baker Botts is known for providing associates with meaningful responsibility early in their careers, particularly on energy transactions and complex litigation matters.
Founded
1840
Attorneys
~750
Vault Rank
#53
Starting Salary
$225,000
Offices
9 locations