Meritas is a global alliance of leading independent law firms founded in 1990. The network reported 177 member firms with approximately 8,600 lawyers in 91 countries as of 2024. Operating as a non-profit corporation headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Meritas functions on an invitation-only basis with member firms requiring recertification every three years to maintain membership.
The network was founded in 1990 by lawyer Leon Steinberg in response to the difficulty of finding qualified local counsel and ensuring consistent quality across jurisdictions. Meritas operates by carefully vetting and inviting select, like-minded firms to join the non-profit alliance for mutual benefit.
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