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Jan 3 (Reuters) - Armstrong Teasdale has established its first Florida outpost with the acquisition of Miami litigation boutique Waldman Barnett.
The St. Louis-based law firm said Monday that it absorbed Waldman Barnett’s seven attorneys and five staff members and is using its Miami office space, bringing its total number of attorneys to more than 370 nationally.
“Their experience further adds to our deep litigation bench, and having a physical presence in the Southeast is certainly advantageous to our clients,” said Armstrong Teasdale managing partner Patrick Rasche, who also cited Florida’s robust economy as a draw.
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