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Follow on Google News | Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP and Barger & Wolen LLP Law Firms Announce MergerBy: Hinshaw & Culbertson “This is a mutually beneficial move for both firms, bringing together decades of experience to serve our clients in an increasingly complex legal environment,” The partner votes took place on August 28, 2014 and the merger became effective on October 1, 2014. The combined firm will keep the name Hinshaw & Culbertson and have over 500 attorneys in 11 states as well as London. “This merger creates a tremendous opportunity to extend the work we are doing in California to other regions where our clients are doing business,” said Barger Chairman Richard De La Mora, who is based in Los Angeles. “We are confident our clients will appreciate our newly enhanced position in California, with 90 attorneys and six locations, as well as our presence in other markets where Hinshaw has offices.” Barger, a household name in the insurance industry, brings strong litigation, reinsurance and regulatory practices bolstering Hinshaw’s well-respected insurance, corporate, business litigation and employment practices. Hinshaw offers Barger’s clients depth in professional liability, white-collar defense and government services. “We found a strong partner in Hinshaw, which leverages our 38 years of experience in the insurance industry for prominent companies such as Farmers Insurance, New York Life, Unum Group and Blue Shield of California,” This merger follows on the heels of Hinshaw’s expansion in other key markets earlier this year, including lateral hires in Phoenix and Chicago. With the addition of Barger, Hinshaw continues its strategic expansion increasing headcount by an additional 10 percent in 2014. And, with Barger’s London office, Hinshaw Chairman Donald Mrozek said this move opens up the door to explore further international business opportunities. “This merger underscores both legacy firms’ commitment to strategic growth,” said Mrozek. "Becoming an international firm has always been of interest to us, and with Barger it becomes a reality.” Kristin Stark, a principal of the consulting firm Fairfax Associates, is strategic counsel for both firms in the merger and will continue to advise them through the integration process. About Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a full-service law firm with approximately 500 attorneys providing coordinated legal services across the United States and in London. Hinshaw lawyers partner with businesses, governmental entities and individuals to help them effectively address legal challenges and seize opportunities. Founded in 1934, the firm represents clients in complex litigation and in regulatory and transactional matters. For further information, please visit www.hinshawlaw.com. About Barger & Wolen LLP Barger & Wolen was established in 1976 and is a commercial law firm that primarily serves the insurance industry. The firm’s practice areas include insurance industry litigation and regulation, reinsurance, business and commercial litigation, corporate and transactional law, employment law, real estate, banking and wealth management. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with additional offices in San Francisco, Newport Beach, New York, Sacramento and London. End
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