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Meredith Hobbs

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.

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June 14, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Am Law Firms Crowd Into Atlanta Market

The Daily Report's annual financial and head count analysis of Am Law firms in Atlanta includes five new 2018 entrants—for a total of 47 Am Law firms.

By Meredith Hobbs

6 minute read

June 14, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Butler Tobin Has Amicably Divorced—and Other 'On the Move' News

Plaintiffs lawyers Jeb Butler and Darren Tobin said their practices have gone in different directions since they started Butler Tobin five years ago. Each has opened a solo shop.

By Meredith Hobbs

6 minute read

June 13, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Dentons Lands Ex-City Council President From DLA Piper for Public Policy Team

Ceasar Mitchell said he'll occupy "a sweet spot” between real estate law and public policy at Dentons.

By Meredith Hobbs

5 minute read

June 12, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Wilson Elser Moves Into Larger Atlanta Digs

The Am Law 200 firm signed a 10-year lease at Tower Place 200 in Buckhead, two years after opening an Atlanta office.

By Meredith Hobbs

3 minute read

June 10, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Shook Launches Atlanta Office With Trio of Alston Partners

The Kansas City, Missouri-based litigation powerhouse is the latest Big Law firm to plant a flag in Atlanta.

By Meredith Hobbs

5 minute read

May 31, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Sink Sr. v. Sink Jr.: Namesake Son Fires Back at Dad's Suit Over Firm Names

A trademark dispute between the two lawyers in South Carolina federal court has become even more acrimonious in the last few days.

By Meredith Hobbs

5 minute read

May 30, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Hanks Brookes Merges With Huff Powell and Other 'On the Move' News

Craig Brookes said an upsurge in litigation against his long-term care clients and insurers prompted his team to join Huff Powell Bailey for more resources.

By Meredith Hobbs

6 minute read

May 29, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Eversheds Sutherland's Chicago Office Signals US Growth Plans for Transatlantic Firm

Eversheds wants to expand its U.S. operation to capture more work for clients.

By Meredith Hobbs

4 minute read

May 28, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Were Paul Hastings' Flat-Fee Bills to City of Atlanta Just Vague or Something Worse?

Criminal defense lawyers weigh in on the ongoing federal probe of former Mayor Kasim Reed's administration that has now reached his former firm, Paul Hastings.

By Meredith Hobbs

11 minute read

May 28, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Were Paul Hastings' Flat-Fee Bills to City of Atlanta Merely Vague--or Something Worse?

Criminal defense lawyers weigh in on the ongoing federal probe of former Mayor Kasim Reed's administration that has now reached his former firm, Paul Hastings.

By Meredith Hobbs

11 minute read