Michael Best Merges With Southern California Venture Law Firm

Michael Best & Friedrich has merged with Los Angeles-based venture law firm O&A., PC, giving it new reach into the California market.

Milwaukee-headquartered Michael Best closed the O&A deal July 1, the firm said Tuesday.
O&A has eight lawyers, who focus on advising startups, according to its website.

“Establishing a presence in California was critical to allow us to better serve our clients, especially in the areas of employment, technology, intellectual property, and litigation, in addition to venture capital,” Michael Best’s managing partner David Krutz said in a statement. “We can offer them continuity of service at the rates and ...