Washington, D.C.-based legal firm, Steptoe, has recently announced the establishment of a new office in Houston, recruiting a team of 24 lawyers from local trial firm, Smyser, Kaplan & Veselka. This move marks Steptoe’s response to increasing client demand for legal representation in the Houston market.
This development became effective Tuesday, and is the latest instance of Am Law 200 firms consolidating with boutique firms to achieve greater market reach. By this strategic combination, firms continue to strive for improved scale and reach, a trend that has become prominent in the legal industry in recent times.
The newly constructed team from Smyser, Kaplan & Veselka now remains at the helm of Steptoe’s Houston operations, providing the firm with a strong foothold in the market, while benefiting the clients of both firms.
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