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Dan Roe

Dan Roe

I'm a reporter covering the business of law, focusing on Florida-based and national law firms for the Daily Business Review, The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications. Reach me at: [email protected] or on Twitter at @dan_roe_.

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March 11, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Four-Partner Litigation Group From Barton Jumps to Greenspoon Marder

The Florida-based Am Law 200 firm also hired corporate attorney Eric Simonson to join as partner in a move that will generate work for attorneys across the firm's 22 offices.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

March 10, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Why One Miami Construction Lawyer Pivoted to ADR During the Pandemic

Melinda Gentile is shifting her practice away from trials as the virtual ADR process entices an increasing amount of Peckar & Abramson's construction clients.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

March 08, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler Posts Flat Revenue, Profit Increase

The single-office law firm bested its strong 2019 performance with a conservative management structure, firm leaders said.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

March 05, 2021 | Daily Business Review

With Patience and PPP Money, Shutts & Bowen Finished 2020 With Characteristic Growth

The firm reported its 22nd consecutive year of revenue and net income growth while a $9.63 million PPP loan helped the firm avoid layoffs and widespread payouts.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

March 05, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Legal Jobs Multiply Following Historic Month in Dealmaking

February continued a trend of steady growth for the legal industry as the profession climbs out of its April 2020 trough.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

March 04, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Coral Gables Law Firm, Florida Memorial University Announce Joint Talent 'Pipeline' for Black Lawyers

The FMU Legal Scholars Pipeline Program is a partnership between the university and Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman. The firm's attorneys will mentor Black high school and college students with the goal of law school admittance.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

March 04, 2021 | The American Lawyer

At More Than a Dozen Firms, 2020 Layoffs Were Followed by Partner Profit Windfalls

Asked whether job cuts were necessary, some firm leaders said layoffs were needed for the health of their firms in the moment while others said the cuts were not expense-cutting moves. 

By Dan Roe

10 minute read

March 02, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Miami Lawyer Leads Jones Day's New State AG Practice

Antonio Dias, like many partners at the Ohio-based Am Law 100 firm, has decades of experience representing clients in matters involving state attorneys general. But the firm is putting a name to the practice as corporations anticipate greater scrutiny from state AGs under the Biden administration.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

March 01, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Two Boutiques Combine Amid Uptick in Client M&A Demand

The new firm, Lorium PLLC, will focus on several areas including corporate and M&A, IP and restructuring matters.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

March 01, 2021 | The Recorder

Procopio Posts Record Revenue After Year of Cuts, PPP Money and Resilient Clients

The San Diego firm's 2020 was an amalgam of prevailing trends in the Am Law 200: Layoffs in spring, a $5.5 million PPP loan, and surprisingly resilient clients that came through for a year of record revenue and 27% more income.

By Dan Roe

5 minute read