Stinson Eyes California as Law Firm’s Next Expansion Target

Midwest law firm Stinson is looking to launch an office in California, according to its leader.

The firm is focusing on a new outpost in the Los Angeles area, Allison Murdock, Stinson’s managing partner, said in an interview. The firm’s official entry into the Golden State—where it has already done some work—could be through a merger or by hiring a team of local lawyers, she said.

“We know that we can expand business for existing clients of a combined firm, as well as going after new clients that maybe alone we wouldn’t be competing for,” Murdock said.

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