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Mergers & Acquisitions,
Law Practice,
Law Office Management,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Nov. 20, 2015

The biggest mistakes in law firm mergers

There is no end in sight to the law firm mergers that continue to dominate the news of the legal industry.

J. Randolph Evans

Partner
Dentons US LLP

303 Peachtree St NE #5300
Atlanta , Georgia 30308

Phone: (404) 527-8330

Email: randy.evans@dentons.com

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Shari L. Klevens

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Phone: (202) 496-7500

Email: shari.klevens@dentons.com

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There is no end in sight to the law firm mergers that continue to dominate the news of the legal industry. Most experts agree mergers this year will exceed 2014 numbers and, according to the American Lawyer, may indeed be the most ever reported.

For many firms, the question is not whether to merge - but how. The goals and hurdles for every merger are unique to those law firms combining. However, several common mistakes can lead to real problems. Here are the five most common ...

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