Two major firms in Oklahoma City, Crowe & Dunlevy and Day, Edwards, Prpester & Christensen have merged to form a nearly 140-lawyer large (with over 100 of those lawyers coming from Crowe & Dunlevy) firm.
Roger Strong, president of Crowe, said, “With the resources and strong national reputations of both firms, this is truly a win-win for our clients.”
According to Bruce Day, president of Day, Edwards, Propester & Christensen, “We knew joining forces with Crowe & Dunlevy, which was ranked 6th in the nation in U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers 2010 Best Law Firms in the number of practice areas with first tier rankings, would allow us to provide our clients with a broader level of legal services. With a similar client-focused philosophy and culture of excellence, together we will offer even greater value to our clients.”
Bruce Day and Tara LaClair have been appointed directors at the new firm. Day and LaClair will serve as chair and vice chair, respectively, of the firm’s securities litigation practice group.