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Your Future: Is There A Merger There? Are You Going To Follow The Lemmings Or Set Your Own Course?

A recent article in the <i>National Law Journal</i> piqued my attention. It hit on a point that many middle market firms must consider too often. The article in the Jan. 10, 2005 issue is titled "Mergers? Not Here Thanks." Many firms not listed as mega-firms are asking the same questions ' should we take an offer to merge with a larger firm? Here are some questions every partner and firm should ask before considering combining with any other firm.

25 minute read January 28, 2005 at 01:29 PM
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William Cobb
Your Future: Is There A Merger There? Are You Going To Follow The Lemmings Or Set Your Own Course?

A recent article in the National Law Journal piqued my attention. It hit on a point that many middle market firms must consider too often. The article in the Jan. 10, 2005 issue is titled “Mergers?

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