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