Perkins Coie is one of the leading law firms in the United States that provides a range of legal services. It employs more than 700 attorneys and operates over 15 offices. The firm represents clients in the areas related to litigation, corporate finance, intellectual property, real estate, and labor and employment. Perkins Coie also represents debtors and creditors, as well as third-party institutions that purchase assets from bankrupt estates. It deals with major consumer protection laws, including statutes governing false advertising, commercial e-mails, telemarketing, contests and sweepstakes. The firm s media laws team serves newspapers and broadcasters in defending against libel and privacy claims. Perkins Coie additionally offers personal planning, product liability, employment privacy, federal tax, and counseling and preventive training services.