Magna Legal Services, a national provider of court reporting, medical record retrieval and litigation consulting, has acquired JD Legal Support, a Salt Lake City court reporting and litigation support firm.
Magna Legal Services is headquartered in Philadelphia and operates 32 offices across the U.S.
The acquisition, for which terms were not disclosed, closed on April 15.
JD Legal Support has long-standing history and client relationships in Utah, and the acquisition strengthens Magna’s presence in Salt Lake City, the company said in announcing the buyout.
“We’re excited about the opportunity to build on JD Legal Support’s reputation,” said John Brownschidle, head of mergers and acquisitions for Magna. “This acquisition reflects our continued commitment to partnering with high-quality court reporting firms that share our focus on service, reliability and innovation. We look forward to supporting their clients with expanded resources and capabilities.”
Julie Bloxham and Daren Bloxham, founders of JD Legal Support, will continue in their current roles, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the court reporting and deposition services landscape.
“For many years, we have enjoyed our working relationship with Magna Legal Services,” said Daren Bloxham. “Mark Williams (CEO of Magna) and the entire leadership team at Magna have created an amazing company that we are proud to represent, both to our clients and reporters. Their service lines and commitment to quality and innovation will be of great benefit to the Utah legal community. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Magna and look forward to the growth and experiences ahead.”
“This acquisition builds on an established foundation in Utah and reflects our continued focus on expanding Magna’s presence in key markets,” said Williams. “By integrating JD Legal Support’s court reporting capabilities with our broader litigation support offering, we are enhancing the value we deliver to clients and our ability to support complex matters nationwide.”