St. Louis Firm Expands into Texas with Four Dallas Litigators
Thompson Coburn has opened its sixth office nationwide with partners from Thompson & Knight and Hedrick Kring. The firm aims to grow to 40-plus lawyers over the next few years.
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Thompson Coburn has opened its sixth office nationwide with partners from Thompson & Knight and Hedrick Kring. The firm aims to grow to 40-plus lawyers over the next few years.
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Oil and gas partner Gary Johnson and renewable energy partner Ed Rogan have moved from Houston and San Francisco, respectively.
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