Washington, D.C. intellectual property lawyer Kevin Laurence shares why he’s been so successful in AIA trials. He explains that every attorney in the firm is a seasoned patent lawyer—and every one of them is a partner. Each previously held a partnership at a large, prestigious firm before choosing to build a practice where they could work directly on their cases.

At large firms, he notes, there is often pressure to delegate substantial portions of work to junior associates, which can lead to critical analyses and decisions being made by less experienced attorneys. His firm was founded on a different philosophy: they prefer to practice law themselves, not just manage others who do.

This hands-on approach, he says, makes a significant difference in the quality of their work and the outcomes they achieve. The firm isn’t built on leverage, but rather on expertise and collaboration. They combine the sophistication and depth of experience found in major law firms with the personal attention and accountability of a smaller, more focused practice.

Because of their structure, they operate on a more selective scale, choosing their cases and clients carefully to ensure that every matter receives the level of attention and strategic insight that defines their approach.