Boies Schiller Flexner LLP is an elite litigation boutique founded in 1997 by renowned trial attorney David Boies and Jonathan Schiller, with Donald L. Flexner joining as name partner in 1999. The firm has established itself as one of America's most prestigious law practices, rated 23rd in overall prestige and 15th among New York law firms by Vault.com, specializing in complex, high-stakes litigation and arbitration across antitrust, white-collar defense, securities disputes, and international arbitration. David Boies, the firm's chairman, has been named Global International Litigator of the Year by Who's Who Legal an unprecedented seven times, earning recognition as the Litigator of the Year by The American Lawyer and Lawyer of the Year by The National Law Journal. The firm has earned its reputation through landmark victories including the landmark antitrust prosecution of Microsoft on behalf of the U.S. federal government and representation of Al Gore in Bush v. Gore, establishing itself as a powerhouse for clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to government entities and high-profile individuals. With offices strategically located across the United States and internationally, the firm maintains a distinctive approach centered on client interests, combining aggressive trial advocacy with strategic advisory services across diverse industries including technology, financial services, media, and healthcare. Over its nearly three decades of operation, Boies Schiller Flexner has successfully handled bet-the-company litigation, major class actions, and high-impact pro bono matters that have created meaningful legal and social change.
Boies Schiller Flexner has represented clients in landmark cases involving tech giants and major corporations.
While Boies Schiller Flexner maintains its primary operational base in New York, the firm's national litigation practice generates significant economic activity that benefits the broader South Florida legal market and business community. The firm's high-profile cases and legal victories have enhanced Miami's profile as a center for sophisticated corporate law and dispute resolution, attracting businesses seeking top-tier litigation counsel to the region. Through its diverse client roster including major corporations and media entities operating in South Florida, the firm contributes to the region's competitive advantage in handling complex commercial disputes and maintains relationships with local business leaders and government officials. The firm's pro bono work and involvement in cases with significant social ramifications demonstrates a commitment to legal excellence that elevates standards across the broader legal community serving Miami and South Florida.