Taft launches New York office as it continues to expand presence across US
The new office is located in Manhattan, and the firm expects to hire more than 100 lawyers there over the next five years.
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IBJ names Taft’s Bob Hicks the Forty Under 40 Alumni Award winner
Indianapolis had always been Bob Hicks’ anchor, both metaphorically and geographically.
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Taft looks for more mergers as it closes Denver deal
Experts say the move reflects a national trend of increasing client demand for deep legal specialists who often can only be acquired through mergers.
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Center of it all: For many Indy law firms, downtown is still where it’s at
Whether they are downsizing their office in the post-pandemic era, holding steady or even expanding their space, downtown law firms say they have good reasons for wanting to remain in the heart of the city.
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Appetite for more: Expansions by 2 Indy law firms reflect legal industry’s focus on growth
September began with two law firms that have offices in Indiana announcing they were expanding into new markets, providing another indication of the legal industry’s increasing appetite and pressure to get bigger.
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Taft Managing Partner Hicks is IBJ’s 2026 Forty Under 40 alum of the year
Hicks was a member of the Forty Under 40 class of 2000 when he was executive vice president of CIT Group, where he oversaw more than $25 billion in Wall Street asset-backed securitizations, debt financings and acquisitions.
Taft completes merger with Morris, Manning & Martin
Taft said the combination creates an Am Law 100 firm with 25 offices nationwide and projected revenues exceeding $1 billion.
The Closer: A Q&A with Taft’s Brad Schwer
Brad Schwer, partner in charge at the Indianapolis office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, said he knew he wanted to work in mergers and acquisitions right out of the gate.
Taft announces merger with Morris, Manning & Martin, boosts presence in Atlanta, Washington D.C. markets
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP continues to grow, with the firm announcing Monday that it will merge with the firm Morris, Manning & Martin in December.
Taft finalizes merger with Florida litigation boutique
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP announced Monday it has completed a merger with a Florida-based litigation boutique.
Tariffs create uncertainty for M&A activity
Attorney Ralph Caruso said he hasn’t seen any deals abandoned because of the fear of tariffs and their economic impact, but more of a pausing effect and a “wait-and-see” attitude.
Taft expands into Florida through new merger with Mrachek Law
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, the second-largest law firm operating in Indianapolis, is expanding south and has announced a new merger with Florida-based law firm Mrachek Law.
Taft completes merger with Denver-based Sherman & Howard
With the merger, Taft is projecting annual revenue of $875 million and a headcount surpassing 1,100 lawyers.
Taft launches new infrastructure advisory business
Taft Infrastructure Advisors will be based in Washington, D.C., and will complement Taft’s public infrastructure law group, led by Indianapolis partner Tom John.
Taft announces expansion into Denver market with new merger
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is heading out west through the law firm’s newest merger with Sherman & Howard LLC in Denver. The firm announced Monday that it will merge with that city’s oldest and third-largest law firm effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Another Hammond joins Taft’s growing public affairs group
John R. Hammond IV previously served as the deputy chief of staff for Gov. Eric Holcomb, as well as in several roles on the staff within the U.S. House of Representatives.
Former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge joins Taft as new partner
Fudge, a former member of President Joe Biden’s cabinet, brings experience that will help Taft’s Indiana clients deal with toxic “forever” chemicals, brownfields and agricultural issues, the firm’s leaders said.
RV company awarded $2 million in trademark infringement case against Elkhart County rival
A jury in U.S. District Court in South Bend earlier this month awarded recreational vehicle manufacturer Forest River Inc. a $2 million judgment in its trademark infringement case against Elkhart County rival inTech Trailers Inc.
Taft launches new AI training
Taft will partner with Maryland-based SkillBurst Interactive to launch a training series on generative artificial intelligence for lawyers and other professionals, the firm announced Tuesday.
Jenkins, Moore: Indiana’s premortem validation statute takes effect
On July 1, Indiana will become one of only a handful of states that have a premortem validation procedure for Hoosiers’ last wills and testaments, as well as their revocable trusts.
Biden appoints Taft’s Lacy Johnson to President’s Export Council
A Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP partner has been appointed by President Joe Biden to serve on the President’s Export Council.
Huldin: EPA approves Phase I standard: Is your real estate deal ready?
ASTM and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have added new requirements for a Phase I to meet compliance with the all appropriate inquiry requirements.
Real estate lawyer Reddick named president of Marion Co. Capital Improvement Board
Longtime real estate attorney Marci Reddick has been named president of the Capital Improvement Board of Marion County, the city announced late Thursday.
Taft rings in the new year with a completed merger
Effective New Year’s Eve, Taft Stettinius & Hollister and Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss completed a combination first announced in September 2022. The move gives Taft — which has an office in Indianapolis — its first Michigan footprint.