Phelps Dunbar Combines with Tennessee-Based Farris Bobango
NEW ORLEANS – Jan. 12, 2024 – On February 1, two highly regarded and expanding law firms will become one. New Orleans-based Phelps Dunbar and Memphis-based Farris Bobango will combine forming one of the South’s largest law firms with 400 lawyers located in 14 cities across the southern United States.
“The quality of the Farris Bobango lawyers, their practice areas and clients are a super match for us,” says Phelps’ managing partner, Marshall Redmon. “So, too, is the complementary Tennessee market, which has long been of strategic interest to us given the state’s leadership in attracting early stage and emerging companies and the support for advanced manufacturing, healthcare and the critical role Tennessee plays in transportation for a wide range of industries. We found in Farris Bobango a firm with strong client relationships and the same passion and commitment for helping clients succeed,” he added. “We are excited to combine Phelps Dunbar with one of the most respected law firms in Tennessee.”
Farris Bobango has counseled some of Tennessee’s most rapidly growing companies over the last 70 years. The firm’s 25-plus lawyers built their reputation by advising businesses, delivering critical strategic solutions and navigating complex structures and transactions. Their clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, all of which lean on the firm’s experience with mergers and acquisitions, government relations, tax incentive financing, environmental, construction law and an array of commercial litigation.
“We are thrilled to combine forces with Phelps. Their deep bench in commercial litigation and other areas such as cybersecurity, real estate, environmental, and intellectual property will be incredibly helpful to our clients throughout the U.S.,” said Farris Bobango managing partner, John Bobango. “We will become part of a regional powerhouse law firm with the same strength, values, and culture. We are better together.”
The combined firm will operate as Phelps Dunbar LLP.