Philadelphia-based Duane Morris LLP has opened its fourth office in Texas and second in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, adding a new corporate partner to lead it, the firm said Wednesday. Mitchell J. Moses joined Duane Morris as partner in the corporate practice group […]

"Our Fort Worth clients appreciate being able to see their attorneys out contributing to the community," Moses told Law360 Pulse on Wednesday. "I've found that being able to meet with my clients in person affords me the opportunity to establish a deeper understanding of their business needs." […]

Dallas Managing Partner Randy Gordon told Law360 Pulse on Wednesday that the firm has been pleased with the success it has enjoyed in Dallas but believed Fort Worth merited a separate location. "The legal markets, business communities and economies in Fort Worth and Dallas are truly distinct," Gordon said. "The office affords our attorneys an opportunity to service their Fort Worth clients efficiently and to the highest standards."

Dallas-based partner John S. Polzer said he represents a wide range of clients in Fort Worth who would benefit from the second Duane Morris location in the area. "A year ago, Randy Gordon and I assembled a group of Fort Worth business, academic and political leaders to meet with Duane Morris CEO Matt Taylor. The comments from the attendees made clear there was a need for an international law firm to commit to Fort Worth," Polzer told Law360 Pulse on Wednesday. "The influx of companies moving to Tarrant County, plus the rich history of the region, made it an attractive place to grow."

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