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Law Practice

Apr. 4, 2014

Report: Uptick in law firm mergers sees more small shops joining larger outfits

Of 22 law firm mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2014, more than 80 percent involved small firms joining larger outfits, according to a report by Altman Weil Inc. released Wednesday.


By Alexandra Schwappach


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Of 22 law firm mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2014, more than 80 percent involved small firms joining larger outfits, according to a report by Altman Weil Inc. released Wednesday.


Three California firms were included on the list, which is compiled from news reports. Legal experts say smaller shops are becoming more attractive to larger firms looking to gain m...

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