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Law Practice

Apr. 13, 2010

Firm M&As M.I.A. So Far in 2010

Law firm mergers and acquisitions slowed to a trickle during the first quarter, a time that historically accounts for most of the year's activity. But industry watchers say firm confidence should pick up later this year.

By Kari Hamanaka

Daily Journal Staff Writer

Law firm mergers and acquisitions slowed to a trickle during the first quarter of 2010, a time that historically accounts for most of the year's activity. But industry watchers say firm confidence should pick up later this year.

"We've already seen more activity announced for the second quarter," said Lisa Smith, head of Hildebrandt Baker Robbins's law firm stra...

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