Murchison & Cumming Moves Northern California Office to San Francisco

January 31, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO –  Murchison & Cumming, LLP has relocated its Northern California office to San Francisco’s financial district, moving into space at 275 Battery Street, also known as Embarcadero Center West. Formerly located in the East Bay, with the move to San Francisco the firm expects to be able to provide clients with expanded legal services, in part because of the addition of attorneys to the office with complementary practices. The firm, which last year celebrated its 80th anniversary, defends businesses, professionals and individuals against civil lawsuits in California and Nevada.  Its attorneys also handle employment matters and business and real estate transactions.

“Growing the firm’s Northern California presence is one of the firm’s priorities for 2011 and, with this move into San Francisco, we believe we will be well positioned for that growth,” said Managing Partner Jean M. Lawler.

Murchison’s Northern California office first opened its doors in the East Bay in December 2002. Eight years later, it has established deep roots in the region, with attorneys and staff who are tied to the area, both professionally and personally. “We have definitely established a presence in Northern California,” commented Kasey C. Townsend, who relocated from San Diego to take the helm as Partner in Charge of the office upon its opening, calling it a moment of “serendipity” when she was approached by the firm with the opportunity to open its Northern California office.

Senior Partner Michael B. Lawler, who spearheaded inception of the Northern California office in its original Pleasanton location, was impressed by how quickly the practice developed, outgrowing three locations before this move to San Francisco.

“With the move, the current caseload and the economy picking up, I see significant growth for the San Francisco office, with it becoming a full-service office making a significant contribution to the firm’s overall success,” Mr. Lawler said.

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP

With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier civil litigation firm with five offices in California and Las Vegas, whose attorneys specialize in the defense of domestic and international businesses, insurers and individuals, at trial and on appeal. The firm's attorneys also handle employment matters and business transactions. The firm is a member of the USLAW Network. For additional information, please visit our website at www.murchisonlaw.com.