Baker Donelson, a legal heavyweight in the United States, has opened a new office in Charlotte, North Carolina. With eight shareholders coming on board from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, it’s a significant expansion of their footprint. This is Baker Donelson’s third new office in the Carolinas in less than three years. The firm commenced its first office in North Carolina with five attorneys in Raleigh’s Research Triangle area in October of 2021, subsequently adding a Charleston office a year later that included four South Carolina shareholders.
The company’s remarkable growth streak in the Carolinas is underpinned by the region’s thriving legal scene and expanding market, according to firm chair and CEO Timothy Lupinacci. Among the new members joining are Noelle Wooten and Elizabeth Haskins, who both concentrate on environmental litigation and regulatory matters. Other shareholders from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough include John Branch III, Thomas Hooper, Paul Osowski, Evan Sauda, William Starr, and Fred Wood Jr.
With over $410 million in gross revenue as of 2023, Baker Donelson’s strong financial standing has put it on the radar of industry observers. Occupying the 104th position in American Lawyers 2023 survey, the law firm’s expanding offices now span across 23 locations throughout the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country.
As per Fred Wood Jr, the move to Baker Donelson was largely motivated by the firm’s commitment to growth, teamwork, and the Carolinas — factors which he believes present significant opportunities for their clients in leveraging the resources of a national firm.
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