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Jacob Polacheck

Jacob Polacheck

Jacob Polacheck covers law firms and business of law news in Atlanta and Georgia. He can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @JacobPolacheck

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November 17, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Lateral Partner Hiring Strong in Atlanta, but a Slowdown Is on the Horizon

Atlanta is the leading market for law firm partner moves this year, with an increase of 69% in 2022 from the five-year mean.

By Jacob Polacheck

4 minute read

November 15, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Midsize Law Firm Dissolving, With 50-Lawyer Team Heading to Hawkins Parnell

The 50-lawyer move from Selman Breitman will allow Atlanta-based Hawkins Parnell to add offices in San Diego and Orange County, California, Seattle and Las Vegas.

By Jacob Polacheck

3 minute read

November 15, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Robinson Franzman, Gordon Rees and Ogletree Add Lawyers—and Other 'On the Move' News

Several large and midsize law firms have added more lawyers and professionals in Atlanta this month.

By Jacob Polacheck

4 minute read

November 15, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Frost Brown Todd Merges With California Firm, Adding 3 Offices

The combination will result in a $10 million to $15 million addition to Frost Brown Todd, the firm's leadership said.

By Jacob Polacheck

4 minute read

November 10, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Talent War Rages for Labor and Employment Attorneys Amid Sustained Client Demand

Labor and employment became one of the hottest practice areas when the pandemic hit in 2020, and demand has remained high, said Ross Fishman of Fishman Marketing.

By Jacob Polacheck

3 minute read

November 09, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Baker Donelson Targets Specific Offices and Practices With New Associate Class

"We make multiyear plans and are working to grow the firm," said chief growth officer Mark Carlson.

By Jacob Polacheck

3 minute read

November 08, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Morgan & Morgan Expands Student Athlete Ads, Targeting Younger Clients

"The 18-to-25-year-old demographic is definitely one that we've been trying to grow," said Morgan & Morgan partner Dan Morgan.

By Jacob Polacheck

4 minute read

November 07, 2022 | Daily Report Online

As Law Firm Demand Slows, Signs of Caution Appear in Atlanta

Even as the legal industry faces mounting pressure to make cuts, some Atlanta law firms are optimistic about their revenue this year.

By Jacob Polacheck

4 minute read

November 03, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Growing Midsize Law Firm in Merger Talks, as Big Law Competition Heats Up in Southeast

Nexsen Pruet has been in touch with leaders at Maynard Cooper & Gale and other law firms for merger talks, as the firm looks for growth opportunities in the Southeast heading into 2023.

By Jacob Polacheck

4 minute read

November 02, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Amid Partner Hiring, Epstein Becker Sees High Demand in Health Care Heading Into 2023

John Tishler, a former chair of Waller who just moved to Epstein Becker, said there are opportunities for work in distressed acquisitions and divestitures in health care.

By Jacob Polacheck

3 minute read