The law and professional service firms of Clark Hill PLC and Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP recently announced an agreement to merge the two firms, each with more than 100 years of history.
The firms expect the merger to close in the second quarter of this year.
The combined firm includes more than 300 attorneys in a wide variety of practice areas.
The firm will operate in 12 offices in seven states plus the District of Columbia. The Michigan locations are in Detroit, Birmingham, Grand Rapids and Lansing.
Other locations are: Chicago, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. as well as Princeton, N.J., Wheeling, W. Va. and Wilmington, Del.
The combined firm will utilize the brand name Clark Hill Thorp Reed in chosen markets, including all geographic markets where Thorp Reed & Armstrong has a presence today.
However, its legal name will remain Clark Hill and the Clark Hill name will continue to be used in all of Clark Hill’s current markets.
“This merger allows us to provide more value to our clients, with more expertise and capabilities in more places,” said John J. Hern, Jr., CEO of Clark Hill PLC and the combined firm.
The combined firm will offer clients specialized legal knowledge and extensive experience and resources in practice areas such as:
• Banking and Finance Law
• Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Law
• Technology and Intellectual Property Law
• Corporate Law
• Litigation
• Employment Law
• Insurance and Reinsurance
• Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
• Construction and Real Estate Law
• Manufacturing and Distribution
• Bankruptcy and Financial Reorganization
Additionally, the merger will provide a strong foundation in which to develop new legal practice areas.
Jeffrey J. Conn will assume a seat on the Executive Committee of the combined firm and will serve as Partner in Charge of the firm’s Pittsburgh office.
“Our two firms have similar cultures, governance and business structures, which creates a solid platform to continue to provide value to our clients and allows for a seamless transition,” he said.
James K. Goldberg, partner at Thorp Reed & Armstrong, will also join the combined firm’s Executive Committee when the merger is completed.
Thorp Reed was founded in 1895 in Pittsburgh and currently has nearly 100 attorneys.
It specializes in corporate law, litigation, and financial and real estate transactions.
Founded in 1890 in Detroit, Clark Hill PLC is a full-service law firm serving clients in all areas of business legal services, government and public affairs, and personal legal services.
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