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The law firm Brooks Pierce has opened its third office in Charlotte, North Carolina, marking a significant expansion in the firm’s 128-year history. This new location will enhance the firm’s service offerings and strengthen its presence in the region, employing notable trial litigators. The move reflects strategic growth and commitment to delivering exceptional legal services to clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.
Charlotte—In a significant development for the legal landscape of North Carolina, the Greensboro-based law firm Brooks Pierce has opened its first office in Charlotte as part of its 128-year history. This new location is the firm’s third, following its expansions into Raleigh in 1995 and Wilmington in 2017. With this latest move, Brooks Pierce strengthens its presence in the state, now employing over 120 attorneys across various cities, including the newly established Charlotte office.
The Charlotte office officially welcomes three new attorneys: David Allen, Ben Chesson, and Anna Majestro, all previously affiliated with the law firm Allen Chesson. Their recruitment is part of Brooks Pierce’s strategic plan to expand its service offerings in Charlotte. As trial litigators, they will help the firm enhance its legal representation in the region while Brooks Pierce considers broadening its areas of expertise to include corporate law, construction, and tax services.
Managing partner Jimmy Adams communicated that Brooks Pierce had been exploring expansion opportunities in Charlotte for some time. The positive recommendations regarding David Allen’s skills and reputation were pivotal in the decision to establish the new office. Adams highlighted the cultural alignment between Brooks Pierce and Allen Chesson, citing a mutual commitment to prioritizing client needs and providing high-quality legal work.
The firm plans to initially operate out of Allen Chesson’s downtown Charlotte office as they assess future growth opportunities in the area. This move is anticipated to enhance service efficiency for both the firm’s attorneys and their client base, particularly as Brooks Pierce already boasts established relationships with various clients in the region.
Brooks Pierce has a long-standing influence in North Carolina’s legal community. The firm is well-regarded for its banking practice, which is led by Bob Singer and Ed Winslow. This practice has a strong track record of representing small and mid-sized financial companies throughout North Carolina, making the firm a key player in the state’s economic landscape.
David Allen, one of the new attorneys, holds the distinction of being a former president of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys. His experience and leadership within the legal community are expected to bolster Brooks Pierce’s standing in Charlotte and beyond. Upon joining the firm, Allen expressed pride in becoming part of Brooks Pierce during this pivotal phase of expansion.
The expansion into Charlotte is viewed as a crucial step in Scott Brooks’ long-term strategy to solidify the firm’s presence across the state, offering diverse legal solutions to clients while ensuring that each attorney remains focused on delivering exceptional service. With the addition of this office, Brooks Pierce reaffirms its commitment to meeting client needs with quality representation delivered by skilled professionals.
This new chapter in Brooks Pierce’s history marks an important evolution for the firm as it strategically positions itself to capture new business opportunities while continuing its tradition of excellence in legal services. The newly opened Charlotte office is expected to significantly enrich the firm’s service capabilities and client engagement, setting the stage for future growth and development in one of the state’s most vibrant cities.
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