Intellectual property and technology law firms Maschoff Brennan of Park City and Mauriel Kapouytian Woods, based in San Francisco, have their plans for a strategic combination to expand each firm’s intellectual property and litigation services nationwide. The merger, to be effective Jan. 1, is a strategic response by the two firms to the growing demand from innovative companies for forward-looking, sophisticated and client-focused legal service providers, the practices said in announcing the merger. The combined firm will operate as Maschoff Brennan Gilmore Israelsen & Mauriel dba Maschoff Brennan.
When the combination is finalized, the firm will have more than 45 attorneys in six offices across the United States. The combination will have locations in New York City; San Francisco, Los Angeles and Irvine, California; as well as Salt Lake City and Park City. The new firm will be led by Kirk Harris, current Maschoff Brennan managing shareholder. MKW’s co-founder, Michael Mauriel, along with three other MKW partners, will be joining Maschoff Brennan’s management team after the first of the year.
“We are excited to join with a talented and respected group of attorneys to expand our capabilities in providing exceptional legal services for our clients,” said Harris. “This combination with MKW — including our shared focus on technology-based companies and commercial litigation — makes this move a strategic win designed to meet the growing needs of our clients and MKW’s clients.”
“We’re thrilled by the opportunity to merge with Maschoff Brennan. The collaborative culture and the commitment to client service of both of our firms makes this a win for MKW, Maschoff Brennan and our clients,” said Mauriel. “This combination will allow our firm to expand our capabilities and strengthen the value we offer to clients.”
“Together we will be a powerful national force with deep relationships and decades of experience in our respective markets,” said Harris. “And we can’t wait to explore the opportunities this merger will create for our clients and our firm.”