Overview
With more than 800 attorneys and other legal professionals, Barnes & Thornburg LLP is one of the largest law firms in the country. The firm serves clients worldwide from 22 offices in Atlanta, Boston, California, Chicago, Delaware, Indiana, Michigan, Minneapolis, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, Texas, and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit us online at www.btlaw.com or on Twitter @BTLawNews.
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Commercial LitigationTier
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Corporate LawTier
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Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
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Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawRegional
Ann Arbor
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Ann Arbor
Patent LawAtlanta
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Atlanta
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
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Atlanta
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and TelevisionTier
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Atlanta
Entertainment Law - MusicTier
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Atlanta
Insurance LawTier
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Atlanta
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Biotechnology and Life Sciences PracticeTier
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Commercial LitigationTier
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Corporate LawTier
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Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
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Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawTier
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Employment Law - ManagementTier
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Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and TelevisionTier
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Environmental LawTier
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Health Care LawTier
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Immigration LawTier
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Insurance LawTier
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Labor Law - ManagementTier
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Litigation - ConstructionTier
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Litigation - EnvironmentalTier
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Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
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Patent LawTier
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Real Estate LawTier
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Technology LawTier
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Trademark LawTier
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Trusts and EstatesTier
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
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Copyright LawTier
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Information Technology LawTier
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Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
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Litigation - PatentTier
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Public Finance LawTier
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Advertising LawTier
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Appellate PracticeTier
3
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Construction LawTier
3
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Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity LawTier
3
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Litigation - ERISATier
3
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Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
3
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Securities / Capital Markets LawTier
3
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Securitization and Structured Finance LawTier
3
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Tax LawTier
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Venture Capital LawRegional
Ann Arbor
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2
Ann Arbor
Patent LawAtlanta
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Atlanta
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
1
Atlanta
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and TelevisionTier
1
Atlanta
Entertainment Law - MusicTier
1
Atlanta
Insurance LawTier
1
Atlanta
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
2
Atlanta
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
2
Atlanta
Employment Law - ManagementTier
2
Atlanta
Environmental LawTier
2
Atlanta
Immigration LawTier
2
Atlanta
Litigation - BankruptcyTier
2
Atlanta
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
2
Atlanta
Litigation - PatentTier
2
Atlanta
Tax LawTier
2
Atlanta
Technology LawTier
3
Atlanta
Commercial LitigationTier
3
Atlanta
Corporate LawTier
3
Atlanta
Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
3
Atlanta
Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawTier
3
Atlanta
Health Care LawTier
3
Atlanta
Litigation - EnvironmentalTier
3
Atlanta
Real Estate LawTier
3
Atlanta
Trusts and EstatesBoston
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Boston
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
2
Boston
Patent LawTier
2
Boston
Technology LawChicago
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1
Chicago
Copyright LawTier
1
Chicago
Employment Law - ManagementTier
1
Chicago
Environmental LawTier
1
Chicago
Health Care LawTier
1
Chicago
Immigration LawTier
1
Chicago
Insurance LawTier
1
Chicago
Litigation - EnvironmentalTier
1
Chicago
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
1
Chicago
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
1
Chicago
Litigation - PatentTier
1
Chicago
Nonprofit / Charities LawTier
1
Chicago
Patent LawTier
1
Chicago
Trademark LawTier
2
Chicago
Banking and Finance LawTier
2
Chicago
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
2
Chicago
Construction LawTier
2
Chicago
Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawTier
2
Chicago
Information Technology LawTier
2
Chicago
Labor Law - ManagementTier
2
Chicago
Litigation - ConstructionTier
2
Chicago
Trusts and EstatesTier
2
Chicago
Venture Capital LawTier
3
Chicago
Advertising LawColumbus-OH
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1
Columbus-OH
Administrative / Regulatory LawTier
1
Columbus-OH
Corporate LawTier
1
Columbus-OH
Education LawTier
1
Columbus-OH
Employment Law - ManagementTier
1
Columbus-OH
Government Relations PracticeTier
1
Columbus-OH
Health Care LawTier
1
Columbus-OH
Labor Law - ManagementTier
1
Columbus-OH
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
1
Columbus-OH
Real Estate LawTier
1
Columbus-OH
Securities / Capital Markets LawTier
2
Columbus-OH
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
2
Columbus-OH
Public Finance LawTier
3
Columbus-OH
Criminal Defense: White-CollarDallas/Fort Worth
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Commercial LitigationTier
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - PatentTier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Patent LawTier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Tax LawDelaware
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1
Delaware
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
1
Delaware
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Delaware
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
2
Delaware
Land Use and Zoning LawTier
2
Delaware
Litigation - BankruptcyTier
3
Delaware
Patent LawDetroit
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2
Detroit
Corporate LawFort Wayne
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1
Fort Wayne
Bet-the-Company LitigationTier
1
Fort Wayne
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Fort Wayne
Elder LawTier
1
Fort Wayne
Employment Law - ManagementTier
1
Fort Wayne
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
1
Fort Wayne
Trusts and EstatesTier
2
Fort Wayne
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
2
Fort Wayne
Labor Law - ManagementTier
2
Fort Wayne
Workers' Compensation Law - EmployersGrand Rapids
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Grand Rapids
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Employment Law - ManagementTier
1
Grand Rapids
Environmental LawTier
1
Grand Rapids
Labor Law - ManagementTier
1
Grand Rapids
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
1
Grand Rapids
Securities / Capital Markets LawTier
1
Grand Rapids
Tax LawTier
2
Grand Rapids
Appellate PracticeTier
2
Grand Rapids
Banking and Finance LawTier
2
Grand Rapids
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
2
Grand Rapids
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawTier
2
Grand Rapids
Commercial LitigationTier
2
Grand Rapids
Corporate LawTier
2
Grand Rapids
Employment Law - IndividualsTier
2
Grand Rapids
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
2
Grand Rapids
Real Estate LawTier
3
Grand Rapids
Construction LawTier
3
Grand Rapids
Land Use and Zoning LawTier
3
Grand Rapids
Trusts and EstatesIndianapolis
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Indianapolis
Antitrust LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Appellate PracticeTier
1
Indianapolis
Banking and Finance LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Bet-the-Company LitigationTier
1
Indianapolis
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Commercial Finance LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Indianapolis
Commercial Transactions / UCC LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Construction LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Copyright LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Corporate Governance LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Corporate LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
1
Indianapolis
Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Employment Law - ManagementTier
1
Indianapolis
Energy LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Energy Regulatory LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Environmental LawTier
1
Indianapolis
First Amendment LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Gaming LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Government Relations PracticeTier
1
Indianapolis
Health Care LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Information Technology LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Insurance LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Labor Law - ManagementTier
1
Indianapolis
Land Use and Zoning LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Litigation - AntitrustTier
1
Indianapolis
Litigation - Banking and FinanceTier
1
Indianapolis
Litigation - ConstructionTier
1
Indianapolis
Litigation - EnvironmentalTier
1
Indianapolis
Litigation - ERISATier
1
Indianapolis
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
1
Indianapolis
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
1
Indianapolis
Litigation - PatentTier
1
Indianapolis
Litigation and Controversy - TaxTier
1
Indianapolis
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Municipal LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Patent LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Private Funds / Hedge Funds LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsTier
1
Indianapolis
Public Finance LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Real Estate LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Securities / Capital Markets LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Securities RegulationTier
1
Indianapolis
Securitization and Structured Finance LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Tax LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Technology LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Trademark LawTier
1
Indianapolis
Trusts and EstatesTier
2
Indianapolis
Biotechnology and Life Sciences PracticeTier
2
Indianapolis
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity LawTier
2
Indianapolis
Personal Injury Litigation - DefendantsLos Angeles
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Los Angeles
Insurance LawTier
2
Los Angeles
Commercial LitigationTier
2
Los Angeles
Corporate LawTier
2
Los Angeles
Employment Law - ManagementTier
2
Los Angeles
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and TelevisionTier
2
Los Angeles
Labor Law - ManagementTier
2
Los Angeles
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
3
Los Angeles
Real Estate LawMinneapolis
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Minneapolis
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawTier
1
Minneapolis
Corporate LawTier
1
Minneapolis
Insurance LawTier
1
Minneapolis
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
1
Minneapolis
Real Estate LawTier
1
Minneapolis
Trademark LawTier
1
Minneapolis
Trusts and EstatesTier
2
Minneapolis
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
2
Minneapolis
Commercial LitigationTier
2
Minneapolis
Litigation - PatentTier
2
Minneapolis
Patent LawTier
3
Minneapolis
Copyright LawTier
3
Minneapolis
Employment Law - ManagementNew York City
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1
New York City
Criminal Defense: White-CollarRaleigh
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1
Raleigh
Biotechnology and Life Sciences PracticeTier
1
Raleigh
Patent LawTier
3
Raleigh
Corporate LawSan Diego
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1
San Diego
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
1
San Diego
Commercial Finance LawTier
1
San Diego
Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
2
San Diego
Employment Law - ManagementSouth Bend
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1
South Bend
Banking and Finance LawTier
1
South Bend
Commercial LitigationTier
1
South Bend
Corporate LawTier
1
South Bend
Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawTier
1
South Bend
Employment Law - ManagementTier
1
South Bend
Government Relations PracticeTier
1
South Bend
Insurance LawTier
1
South Bend
Labor Law - ManagementTier
1
South Bend
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
1
South Bend
Real Estate LawTier
2
South Bend
Litigation - ConstructionUtah
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1
Utah
Patent LawWashington, D.C.
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1
Washington, D.C.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
1
Washington, D.C.
Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
2
Washington, D.C.
Government Relations PracticeTier
2
Washington, D.C.
Health Care LawTier
2
Washington, D.C.
Insurance LawTier
3
Washington, D.C.
Criminal Defense: General PracticeWest Palm Beach
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3
West Palm Beach
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawPractice Areas
Barnes & Thornburg LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 67 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Advertising Law
- Antitrust Law
- Appellate Practice
- Aviation Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Communications Law
- Construction Law
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Education Law
- Elder Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Energy Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- Environmental Law
- Equipment Finance Law
- Family Law
- First Amendment Law
- Franchise Law
- Gaming Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Health Care Law
- Immigration Law
- Information Technology Law
- Insurance Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- IT Outsourcing Law
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Leisure and Hospitality Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - ERISA
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Patent
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Litigation - Securities
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Media Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Municipal Law
- Native American Law
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Patent Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Public Finance Law
- Qui Tam Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
- Securitization and Structured Finance Law
- Tax Law
- Technology Law
- Trade Secrets Law
- Trademark Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Water Law
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Los Angeles, CA
2029 Century Park East, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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San Diego, CA
655 West Broadway, Suite 1300
San Diego, CA 92101
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Washington, DC
555 12th Street N.W., Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20004-1275
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Wilmington, DE
222 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1200
Wilmington, DE 19801-1054
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Palm Beach Gardens, FL
4540 PGA Boulevard, Suite 208
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
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Atlanta, GA
3340 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 2900
Atlanta, GA 30326-1092
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Chicago, IL
One North Wacker Drive, Suite 4400
Chicago, IL 60606-2833
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Elkhart, IN
240 E. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 200
Elkhart, IN 46516-3554
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Fort Wayne, IN
888 South Harrison Street, Suite 600
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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Indianapolis, IN
11 South Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3535
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South Bend, IN
201 South Main Street, Suite 400
South Bend, IN 46601-2130
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Boston, MA
One Marina Park Drive, Suite 1530
Boston, MA 02210
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Ann Arbor, MI
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive
Suite A-3300
P.O. Box 511
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Grand Rapids, MI
171 Monroe Avenue, NW, Suite 1000
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2694
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Southfield, MI
3000 Town Center, Suite 2440
Southfield, MI 48075
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Minneapolis, MN
225 South Sixth Street, Suite 2800
Minneapolis, MN 55402-4662
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Raleigh, NC
4208 Six Forks Road, Suite 1010
Raleigh, NC 27609
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Florham Park, NJ
Greater Florham Park Area
Florham Park, NJ
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Morristown, NJ
67 East Park Place, Suite 1000
Morristown, NJ 07960
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New York, NY
390 Madison Ave 12th Floor
New York, NY 10017
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Columbus, OH
41 South High Street, Suite 3300
Columbus, OH 43215-6104
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Oklahoma City, OK
Greater Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
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Philadelphia, PA
1717 Arch Street, Suite 4900
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2825
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Nashville, TN
1600 West End Avenue, Suite 800
Nashville, TN 37203-3447
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Dallas, TX
2121 North Pearl Street, Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75201
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Salt Lake City, UT
299 South Main Street, Suite 1825
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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