Gardere would have celebrated its 110th anniversary this year. Andrews Kurth of Houston would have been 117 years old. Strasburger & Price would have turned 80. In April, the three firms merged with national practices within days of each other. The Texas Lawbook examines how each of those mergers has worked out.
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CDT Roundup: 7 Deals, 9 Firms, 85 Lawyers, $2.5B
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Magnolia Houston Announces Completion of Major Hotel Renovation Project
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Dallas Public Finance Pros Join Bracewell
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Baker Donelson Signs Ex-Federal Prosecutor in Houston
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Bradley Adds Government Investigations Partner in Dallas
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Feds Reach Plea Deal with Final Forest Park Defendant
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