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NAICS Code· 541110

NAICS 541110: Offices of Lawyers

This industry comprises offices of legal practitioners known as lawyers or attorneys (i.e., counselors-at-law) primarily engaged in the practice of law. Establishments in this industry may provide expertise in a range or in specific areas of law, such as criminal law, corporate law, family and estate law, patent law, real estate law, or tax law. Cross-References.Show more

NAICS 541110 — Offices of Lawyers encompasses legal services provided by individual practitioners and law firms engaged in the representation of clients in civil, criminal, administrative, and regulatory matters. This sector includes litigation, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance advisory, administrative hearings, and legal counsel services delivered to government entities.

311
Active Contracts
$471.8M
Total Obligations (12mo)
381
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
212
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-6.5%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 541110.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 541110 — Offices of Lawyers encompasses legal services provided by individual practitioners and law firms engaged in the representation of clients in civil, criminal, administrative, and regulatory matters. This sector includes litigation, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance advisory, ...

NAICS 541110 — Offices of Lawyers encompasses legal services provided by individual practitioners and law firms engaged in the representation of clients in civil, criminal, administrative, and regulatory matters. This sector includes litigation, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance advisory, administrative hearings, and legal counsel services delivered to government entities. In the federal contracting landscape, this NAICS code supports mission-critical legal functions such as procurement compliance, ethics oversight, litigation defense, rulemaking support, and interagency legal coordination. These services are foundational to ensuring lawful execution of federal programs and are often procured through task orders under blanket purchase agreements or direct contracts with legal service providers. No contractor data is available to identify top performers in this NAICS code. However, the sector typically includes a mix of large national law firms, mid-sized specialty practices, and small businesses with expertise in federal administrative law, defense contracting compliance, or government ethics. Many contractors operate as sole proprietors or small partnerships with deep subject-matter expertise in specific regulatory domains. No agency data is available to identify primary buyers. Nonetheless, legal services under this code are routinely procured by agencies with high regulatory exposure, including the Department of Justice, General Services Administration, Department of Defense, and independent regulatory bodies such as the Federal Trade Commission and Environmental Protection Agency. Demand is driven by litigation support, contract disputes, procurement protests, and internal investigations. The competitive landscape is characterized by high barriers to entry due to licensing requirements and the need for specialized legal knowledge. Opportunities exist for firms with proven experience in federal administrative procedure, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and agency-specific compliance frameworks. Procurement is often project-based and tied to litigation cycles or regulatory reforms, making responsiveness and subject-matter depth more critical than scale.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 541110 work as a small business.

$15.5M
Applies to the whole industry code

The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.

13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 541110, ranked by dollars won.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 541110, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 40,665 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

83%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

3%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

40,665

89% of 45,764 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
541110This Code
Offices of Lawyers
Usually Single-Bid183%
40,66589% of 45,764
54111NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid183%
40,66589% of 45,764
5411Industry Group
Legal Services
Usually Single-Bid180%
96,46890% of 107,322
541Subsector
Fewer Bidders249%
2,918,78285% of 3,416,794
54Sector
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Fewer Bidders249%
2,918,78285% of 3,416,794

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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NAICS 541110 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

NAICS code 541110 covers Offices of Lawyers. This industry comprises offices of legal practitioners known as lawyers or attorneys (i.e., counselors-at-law) primarily engaged in the practice of law. Establishments in this industry may provide expertise in a range or in specific areas of law, such as criminal law, corporate law, family and estate law, patent law, real estate law, or tax law. Cross-References.

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NAICS: 541110
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: SPECIAL COUNSEL – HEARING OFFICER
Solicitation # RFP 26-28
The City of Camden is seeking to appoint up to five New Jersey licensed attorneys or firms to serve as Special Counsel Hearing Officers. These professionals will be responsible for presiding over various civil disputes, including those involving tax liens, license revocations, suspensions, terminations, and general disciplinary matters. Key deliverables include rendering fair and impartial decisions, preparing detailed findings of fact and conclusions of law, conducting legal research, providing advisory opinions to the City Attorney, and attending Governing Body meetings as requested. Compensation for these services is established at an hourly rate ranging from 150 to 250 dollars for attorneys, with the requirement that the selected firm covers all costs in advance of payment. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bids and Tenders portal by October 27, 2026. The City Council will award contracts to the most advantageous responsive proposers based on an evaluation of their understanding of the scope, expertise, experience with public entities, past performance, available resources, key personnel qualifications, and management approach. Mandatory requirements for submission include a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, a W9 form, a non-collusion affidavit, and certifications regarding non-discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and non-involvement in prohibited activities in Russia, Belarus, or Iran. Selected contractors must also maintain comprehensive insurance naming the City of Camden and its officials as additional insured for the duration of the contract.
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