Drinker Biddle & Reath is opening a new office in Dallas, Texas, on 1 February, with the addition of 23 lawyers, who all join from Sedgwick LLP.
The new office, and group of lawyers, will enhance the firm’s business litigation, products liability and insurance teams.
The office will be led by nine partners: Neil Rambin, Paul Cauley Jr, Susan Egeland, Travis Gamble, Wayne Mason, George McCall, Dawn McCord, Sondra Sylva, and Alan Vickery.
In addition, Rambin will become the regional partner in charge of the office.
The expansion marks the firm’s 12th office opening. Other offices are located in the Mid-Atlantic, California, Texas and London.
Andrew Kassner, chair and CEO of Drinker Biddle, commented: “We’re thrilled to open a Dallas office led by a proven team of experienced trial lawyers and litigators who are committed to growing the office. Our new lawyers share the firm’s core values and goals, and immediately support our priorities, including adding best-in-class talent to serve our clients.”