Southern California regional firm Best Best & Krieger finalized an agreement on April 1 to absorb Jenkins & Hogin, an eight-lawyer firm led by name partners Michael Jenkins and Christi Hogin that specializes in the practice of municipal law.

Jenkins & Hogin, based in Manhattan Beach was formed by its founders in 2001. As California city attorneys, Jenkins and Hogin both have a long history representing local municipalities and public agencies in the Golden State.

Through their firm, Jenkins has previously served as city attorney for the California cities of Goleta, Hermosa Beach, Rolling Hills and West Hollywood, while Hogin has done the same in Lomita, Malibu and Palos Verdes Estates. All are located near Los Angeles.