Lathrop GPM to Merge with California-based Hopkins Carley, Adds 62 Attorneys

Posted August 21, 2024

Kansas City-based Lathrop GPM announced it will merge with California-based Hopkins Carley, a deal that will bring about a national law firm with 360 attorneys.

Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley will officially combine, effective Oct. 1, 2024, according to a release. The merger will see 62 attorneys from Hopkins Carley join Lathrop GPM, raising its headcount by approximately 25% to 360 attorneys.

The national combined firm estimates an annual revenue of $250 million.

Incoming attorneys will join existing Lathrop GPM practice groups in addition to doubling the size of the firm’s real estate practice. The deal will enhance practices including litigation, labor and employment, intellectual property, and corporate, tax and business transactions.

The new Lathrop GPM offices in San Jose and Redwood Shores will be the firm’s third and fourth largest offices respectively, led by Kansas City with approximately 100 lawyers and Minneapolis with approximately 80 lawyers, according to the release.

“We look forward to adding Hopkins Carley attorneys in areas such as private client services, real estate and construction, labor and employment, litigation and financial services, to name a few,” said Cameron Garrison, Lathrop GPM’s managing partner and chair, said in the release. “Both firms lead with culture, which includes a commitment to clients, diversity, collaboration, accountability and authenticity.”