Birmingham-based Maynard Cooper & Gale and Nexsen Pruet, based in the Carolinas, will merge into a national law firm called Maynard Nexsen.
The merger, which will be effective April 1, will result in more than 550 lawyers operating out of 23 offices in the U.S.
Jeff Grantham, managing shareholder of Maynard Cooper & Gale, will be CEO and managing shareholder of the combined firm. Leighton Lord, chairman of Nexsen Pruet, will be president and chief strategy officer. Greg Curran, chairman of Maynard, will be chairman of the board and head of client relations for the combined firm.
“Maynard Nexsen is a merger of two thriving firms that share the same culture, vision and commitment to excellence,” Grantham said. “With deep relationships and decades of experience in our respective markets, the firms fit together in a way that positions Maynard Nexsen for accelerated growth and collective success. Our newly combined firm will build on our common culture of client-centered service, collaborative teamwork and entrepreneurial spirit. At over 550 attorneys strong, Maynard Nexsen will elevate our service and value proposition for our clients through greater capabilities, expanded geographical reach and deeper bench strength that will allow us to handle any matter.”
Maynard Nexsen’s 23 offices will include Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile and Montgomery.
