CINCINNATI — Cincinnati-headquartered Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is announcing another office addition, this time in Houston. Following the establishment of a Miami office and recent mergers in Orlando and San Diego, Dinsmore is executing calculated growth patterns and actively recruiting exceptional talent.
Dinsmore has more than 750 attorneys and Kentucky offices in Covington, Louisville, Lexington and Frankfort.
Houston, one of North America’s largest and most diverse cities, is a hub for national and international corporations. Fueled by the influential Port of Houston and strategically positioned within the renowned “Texas Triangle,” the city is home to a variety of industries from healthcare to technology, alongside its prominent oil and gas sector. This blend creates a business environment presenting a myriad of distinctive legal complexities.
“From client service to cultural fit, market reputation, autonomy and transparency, Dinsmore checked all the boxes,” said Sarah Smith, who leads the Houston office, “Dinsmore is incredibly well managed and has executed this transition seamlessly.” Smith described the new office with seven attorneys as bringing “a full-service national law firm to the Gulf South.”
Houston members specialize in a spectrum of litigation spanning state and federal courts, including complex commercial litigation, representation of design professionals, transportation, legal malpractice and coverage and bad faith matters, and more. In addition to Texas, Dinsmore’s newest partners have trial experience throughout the nation and routinely practice in Utah and Louisiana. Once established, Smith has an “immediate eye towards expanding into additional practice areas” in this robust legal market.
“Not every firm can grow as rapidly as we are and maintain the culture that is so attractive to teams like Sarah’s,” said Joshua Lorentz, Dinsmore’s managing partner. “Our firm’s commitment to legal excellence and the magnetism of our collaborative spirit continues to drive our success.”
Smith said the diversity of the teams and leadership was a factor in deciding to join Dinsmore. “You look around and see women leading many of the Firm’s most successful practice groups and offices, and that’s really attractive.”
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP attorneys advise Fortune 500 companies, institutions, associations, governments, professional firms and individuals. The firm prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion its business, pro bono work and community service.
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