Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps

Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP or Luce Forward, founded in 1873, was a law firm headquartered in San Diego, California. On March 6, 2012, it combined its practices with McKenna Long & Aldridge, with the combined firm taking the name McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP.[2][3] The firm's better-known alumni included former San Diego Mayor Dick Murphy.

Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps
Headquarters San Diego, CA
No. of offices6 before merger
No. of attorneys200+ before the merger
No. of employees500 (estimate)
Major practice areasFull Service Law Firm[1]
Key peopleKurt Kicklighter (Managing Partner)
Revenue$110 million USD (2008)
Date founded1873
FounderMoses A. Luce, Thomas M. Hamilton and F. Tudor Scripps
Company typeLimited liability partnership
Dissolved2012 — merged with McKenna Long & Aldridge
Websiteluce.com

Size

With $110 million in annual revenue, Luce Forward was one of the largest law firms in the U.S. in terms of revenue.[4][5]

Luce Forward had over 200 attorneys in six offices. The total number of employees was approximately 500.[4] In terms of the number of attorneys, Luce Forward was one of the largest law firms in the state of California.[6]

History
  • 1873 — The firm was founded in San Diego by Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Moses A. Luce.
  • 1889 — Charter for the City of San Diego drafted by firm is adopted.
  • 1924 - Charles H. Forward joins the firm.
  • 1967 — Partner E. Miles Harvey represents USS Pueblo Commander Lloyd Bucher.
  • 1972 — Firm advises Republican National Committee to move its convention to Miami after reviewing questionable offers from donor ITT Corporation.
  • 1994 — The firm opened its Los Angeles and San Francisco offices.
  • 2009 — Partner Kathy A. Jorrie represents concert promoter AEG Live in connection with Michael Jackson comeback tour and film before singer's untimely death.
  • 2012 — The firm merged with McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP.

Locations

Luce Forward had six offices:

Former firm offices no longer in operation include:

Recognition and rankings

In 2011, 27 Luce Forward attorneys were listed in Best Lawyers in America.[6] In the 2008 edition of Chambers USA, Luce Forward received top honors for its Family Wealth and Exempt Organizations practice group.[7]

References
  1. Practice areas
  2. Smith, Jennifer (2012-01-18). "Merger Madness: McKenna Long and Luce Forward Join Forces". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2012-04-04.
  3. Sherwin, Doug (2012-03-06). "Luce Forward leaves its mark on local community". The Daily Transcript. Retrieved 2012-04-04.
  4. "Hoovers profile". Retrieved 2009-03-07.
  5. "The AmLaw 200 2011". American Lawyer. 2011-06-01. Retrieved 2012-04-04.
  6. "Listed Lawyers in Best Lawyers". Best Law Firms. U.S. News & World Report. 2011. Retrieved 2012-04-04.
  7. "Chambers USA Ranking". 2008. Retrieved 2012-04-04.
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