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Climb that Wall: Law Firm Mergers are Changing the Way Our Industry Operates

Insights, Thought LeadershipBy Avery Ellis August 24, 2017

At one point in its lifetime, every firm will hit the proverbial “wall.” The wall is when the firm’s growth stagnates and it must adapt to the current market to continue. Overcoming this barrier, or failing to, can make or break a firm.

Timeline: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

Where We've Been

Since our founding in 1987, our company has experienced and navigated the dramatic transformation of the legal services industry.

1987: Mestel & Company Founded
Mestel & Company built a strong reputation for being the leader in legal search and recruitment consulting, based on integrity, candor, and long-term relationships.

1993: Hire Counsel Launched
Hire Counsel’s launch was triggered by the rapid evolution of law firm structure, technological advancement, and legal services delivery model.

Today
Together, Mestel & Company and Hire Counsel, as companies of HCMC Legal, Inc., provide comprehensive legal services and holistic solutions to serve the legal industry.

Where We’re Going

As HCMC continues to move forward, we remain focused on helping our clients and candidates achieve success by anticipating trends and evolving with the legal industry.