Lathrop GPM LLP

Today marks an exciting milestone as Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley officially combine under the Lathrop GPM name. This combination enhances the capabilities and resources available to clients and grows our national platform, providing comprehensive legal services across a broad spectrum of practice areas. As we broaden our footprint in California’s dynamic legal market, we are expanding services across key practice groups, including Private Client Services and Real Estate & Development. We can’t wait to offer both firms' clients the benefits of our expanded industry knowledge, practice depth, and ability to leverage cutting-edge technology and innovation to deliver results. Read more in the firm's release here: https://bit.ly/4eqh5NJ #LawFirm #LegalIndustry #ClientServices #Growth #DealMaking #GrowthStrategy #BetterAsOne

As early damage estimates from Hurricane Milton roll in, it’s clear this storm could rank among the costliest for U.S. insurers, with early projected losses from privately insureds ranging from $36 billion to $50 billion due to damage from wind, storm surge, and inland flooding, as well as business interruption losses. Lathrop GPM Partner Brent Vincent was featured in a recent Law360 article, where he points out that the losses associated with a storm go beyond just claims paid and can include massive costs for adjusting and other post-storm activities. "Commercial policyholders might be better positioned to withstand higher premiums, but homeowners likely won't...When insurance carriers write in Florida, they're going to have higher deductibles, the cost is going to be much higher, they're going to offer much more limited coverage just to cap their exposures." Read the full article here (subscription required): https://bit.ly/40irJC0 #HurricaneMilton #InsuranceRecovery

Lathrop GPM Private Client Services attorney Vern Adkins joined Elijah Keyes on the latest episode of his podcast Keyes to Your Legacy to discuss mastering estate planning and the importance of preparing your heirs for the financial responsibilities that come with your legacy and ensuring you have the right team to put it all into place. Click here to watch the full discussion: https://bit.ly/3YGvu2L

Last week, Lathrop GPM environmental Partner Bill Beck shared his insights at the American Bar Association's Environment, Energy, and Resources Section Fall Conference. He joined a panel discussion on the prevalence and regulation of the chemical preservative 6PPD. The session, titled "6PPD in Tires: Developing Regulations, Evaluating Alternatives, and Assessing Suitable End-of-Life Tire Management," explored: - The effects of 6PPD on the environment and human health - The evolving policy and regulatory framework for this contaminant - Its impact on solid waste and industrial stormwater management, transportation and land use planning, and more. #EnvironmentalLaw #6PPD #emergingcontaminants

Clients are our number one priority, and we make sure all our internal practices support their needs in a timely and strategic manner. We never take our clients for granted, and stay focused on delivering customized results based on their business goals. 🤝 💼 #ClientService #ClientsComeFirst #ClientAppreciation

At Lathrop GPM, we pride ourselves on being effective problem solvers by truly knowing our clients and what keeps them up at night. We adopt a one-size-fits-one approach, building relationships based on a deep understanding of client businesses and serving them as true trusted advisors. 🤝💼 💪 #ClientService #ClientRelationships #WeLoveOurClients

October 23 is #NationalParalegalDay – a day to celebrate the integral role paralegals play in providing topnotch service to attorneys and clients. These incredibly talented professionals are essential to the success of our firm, and our service to clients is so much better because of their contributions. Thank you, Lathrop GPM paralegals, for all that you do – today and every day!

Congratulations to Lathrop GPM Associate Kiralyn Locke, who was recently recognized as 2024 “Up & Coming” honoree by Minnesota Lawyer. This annual award recognizes early-career lawyers who demonstrate professional excellence and adherence to the highest values of the profession. 🏆🎉 Read more about the honor here: https://bit.ly/4hiH37q #UpandComing #MinnesotaLawyer

Want to learn about the latest developments in green and sustainable chemistry? Join Lathrop GPM attorneys Robert Lord and Lisbeth Robinson, Ph.D., at Change Chemistry’s 2024 Innovators Roundtable October 28-30! Robert will speak about AI’s potential to advance sustainable chemicals and products and explore case examples of its application in practice. Register: https://bit.ly/3NxUseu #SustainableChemistry #GreenChemistry #ArtificialIntelligence