For three decades, Martin Beirne ran a litigation firm with the premise that there was a better way to provide legal services. General Motors, Conoco-Phillips, Chevron-Phillips Chemical and Marathon Oil signed on as clients. Beirne Maynard & Parsons announced Tuesday that it is merging with Florida-based Akerman, the law firm of former 11th Circuit Chief Judge Joseph Hatchett. In an exclusive interview, Beirne explains why.
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Why Marty Beirne Rejoined Big Law & Akerman Law Firm
For three decades, Martin Beirne ran a litigation firm with the premise that there was a better way to provide legal services. General Motors, Conoco-Phillips, Chevron-Phillips Chemical and Marathon Oil signed on as clients. Beirne Maynard & Parsons announced Tuesday that it is merging with Florida-based Akerman, the law firm of former 11th Circuit Chief Judge Joseph Hatchett. In an exclusive interview, Beirne explains why.
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Neal Rackleff says he is excited to have “the opportunity to be a part of the premiere affordable housing practice in Texas and, arguably, in the country.”
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