Meredith Hobbs
Meredith Hobbs writes about the Atlanta legal community and the business of law. Contact her at [email protected] or 404.419.2837. On Twitter: @MeredithHobbs.
November 19, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Marietta's Gregory Doyle Combines With Moore & ReeseGregory Doyle Calhoun & Rogers, one of Marietta's largest firms, now has 40 lawyers after its combination with the boutique. Moore & Reese co-founder Clay Reese joined the larger firm as a partner and four others joined as counsel.
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
November 15, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Southeastern Firms Report Strong Revenue Gains From Increases in Rates, DemandResults from 22 Southeastern firms surveyed by Citi Private Bank Law Firm Group show these firms also reported higher head count growth, especially for equity partners, than firms nationally.
By Meredith Hobbs
3 minute read
November 14, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Georgia's Booming Entertainment Industry Creates New Business for LawyersBarnes & Thornberg partner Steven Weizenecker, who was just sworn in as a member of the governor's Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Commission, said entertainment content production is at an all-time high in Georgia and nationally, which means a lot of work for lawyers.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
November 13, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Troutman Aims for Big Law Big Leagues With Pepper MergerThe merger could create a new Am Law 50 firm, expanding Troutman's practice offerings and giving it a strong foothold in the Northeast. It would also help out Pepper Hamilton, which has seen falling revenue and head count.
By Meredith Hobbs | Lizzy McLellan
7 minute read
November 13, 2019 | Daily Report Online
With New Partner, Knight Palmer Broadens Its Business Litigation Into Contingency CasesJonathan Palmer has joined Bryan Knight's business litigation boutique as a name partner, expanding the firm's litigation practice into higher risk, but potentially higher reward class actions and insurance coverage disputes with contingency fees.
By Meredith Hobbs
5 minute read
November 13, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton in Advanced Merger DiscussionsThe combined firm would have over 1,000 lawyers, nearly 300 equity partners and revenue topping $855 million.
By Meredith Hobbs | Lizzy McLellan
3 minute read
November 06, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Bondurant Partner Jumps to Greenberg to Focus on Payments Industry LitigationSteven Rosenwasser said Greenberg Traurig offers the right platform to build a litigation practice focused on Atlanta's booming fintech and payments industry.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
November 05, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Baker Donelson Lands Alston Health Care Partner—and Other 'On the Move' NewsMichelle Williams, who advises hospitals and health systems on the regulatory aspects of mergers, said Baker Donelson's extensive health care practice was a draw.
By Meredith Hobbs
6 minute read
November 04, 2019 | Daily Report Online
American College of Trial Lawyers Names Balch Partner as Georgia ChairBen Brewton, who has tried more than 100 jury trials to verdict, joined Balch & Bingham in May to open an Augusta location for the Birmingham-based firm.
By Meredith Hobbs
2 minute read
November 01, 2019 | Daily Report Online
King & Spalding Recruits Tort Trial Partner in Atlanta From Butler SnowAdam Spicer, who has tried many high-exposure pharmaceutical, medical device and other product liability cases, is joining a key part of King & Spalding's tort trial practice.
By Meredith Hobbs
4 minute read
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