Andy Eaton (left) and Jonathan Hawkins of Law Firm GC. (Courtesy photos) Lewis Brisbois Litigator Moves to Atlanta Boutique to 'Round Out' Its Services to Other Lawyers
"While there are lawyers that do pieces of what we do, I haven't found a standalone firm that covers our niche practice," said Law Firm GC founder Jonathan Hawkins.
August 21, 2024 at 03:10 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Atlanta-based Law Firm GC has a sole focus on acting as outside general counsel to law firms.
- The firm specializes in such areas as law firm formation, partnership agreements, separation agreements and more.
- Its addition of a former Lewis Brisbois litigator will 'close the loop' on the services it can offer law firms.
An Atlanta-based law firm that says it offers a somewhat unique niche practice has added a partner who will effectively "close the loop" on the legal services it offers to other lawyers.
Law Firm GC has a sole focus on acting as outside general counsel to law firms in such areas as formation, partnership agreements, lateral moves, separation agreements, law firm dissolutions, succession planning, ownership changes and more, said founder Jonathan Hawkins.
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