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
November 17, 2022 | Daily Report Online
Lateral Partner Hiring Strong in Atlanta, but a Slowdown Is on the HorizonAtlanta 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 ParnellThe 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' NewsSeveral 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 OfficesThe 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 DemandLabor 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 AtlantaEven 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 SoutheastNexsen 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 2023John 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
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