What We Do
At Meier Watkins, we provide bespoke legal counsel grounded in experience, discretion, and a trial-tested perspective. With over 130 years of collective expertise, we guide clients through complex, high-stakes matters — safeguarding reputations and advancing their objectives. From our headquarters in Washington, D.C., we are privileged to serve our client roster of leaders, innovators, and institutions worldwide.
Meier Watkins obtained top rankings for First Amendment Litigation in this year’s Chambers & Partners’ USA Guide. Chambers & Partners has also recognized the Firm for its Defamation and Reputation Management practice in its High Net Worth Guide.
Our Approach
We guide clients through their most complex, high-stakes challenges, with a singular focus on protecting and defending their reputations. We are known for our exceptional results and the strategic creativity we bring to every engagement — from discreet advisory work to precedent-setting litigation.
Our success is grounded in an unwavering commitment to quality, integrity, and service. We take a holistic view of each client’s needs, understanding how legal issues — especially those impacting reputation and public perception — shape every facet of their operations and long-term goals. This perspective allows us to craft tailored, forward-thinking strategies aligned with each client’s objectives.
Meier Watkins offers the reach and sophistication of a global firm, combined with the agility and personal attention of a focused, collaborative team. At our core, we are trial lawyers dedicated to protecting what matters most: our clients’ reputations, businesses, and futures. We recruit exceptional talent and value creativity, sound judgment, and deep expertise across disciplines.
By bringing together lawyers with specialized experience and broad perspective — and empowering them to lead from the start — we deliver decisive results without unnecessary layers. Above all, we foster a supportive, collegial environment where every lawyer is driven to provide the highest caliber of counsel, helping our clients succeed and maintain their standing at the highest levels.