According to the press release at the firm’s website, the new Dallas office will allow Perkins to better serve the interests of national clients in Texas.
Steven R. Smith, former Greenberg Traurig shareholder, will be the partner in charge of the office. His practice will concentrate on real estate workouts and lending.
“It is a testament to our growing strength as a national firm that Steve has chosen to join us,” said Perkins Managing Partner Bob Giles. “We are committed to expanding our real estate capabilities and Steve will help us pursue that strategic goal. We are delighted to have him join the firm.”
The addition of Smith will assist Perkins in expanding its representation of Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) special servicer clients. Many have offices in Dallas.
With more than 700 lawyers in 15 offices across the United States and in China, Perkins Coie represents companies across a wide range of industries and stages of growth—from start-ups to FORTUNE 100 corporations.