News Summary
Chicago-based law firm Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney Ltd. has merged with Chapman Glucksman, expanding its Los Angeles office and enhancing client services. This strategic move adds 36 attorneys, solidifying Segal McCambridge’s position in the legal market. Founder Richard Glucksman becomes a shareholder, marking a significant shift after four decades managing his own firm. The merger reflects broader trends in the legal industry toward consolidation and growth in key markets, promising improved capabilities for clients across California.
Los Angeles
In a significant expansion of its legal presence on the West Coast, the Chicago-based law firm Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney Ltd. has merged with the Sawtelle law firm Chapman Glucksman as of September 2025. This merger will add 36 attorneys from Chapman Glucksman to Segal McCambridge’s Los Angeles operation, increasing the total number of attorneys in the city’s office to 42.
Segal McCambridge has been establishing its foothold in Los Angeles since December 2023 when it opened an office in Century City, led by Christopher Norton. The partnership with Chapman Glucksman represents a strategic move to enhance the firm’s overall capabilities and client services across the region.
With this merger, Richard Glucksman, the founder of Chapman Glucksman, will become a shareholder at Segal McCambridge. After 40 years of running his own firm, Glucksman expressed the necessity of combining his firm’s strengths with a larger nationwide operation to better serve clients.
Segal McCambridge’s West Coast footprint is significantly bolstered by this merger, which highlights the firm’s commitment to growth in key markets. The Century City office had initially been launched with personnel transferred from the San Francisco office, including attorney John Eberlein. The integration of Chapman Glucksman’s team is expected to solidify Segal McCambridge’s position as a robust mid-sized operation in West Los Angeles.
Continued Operations and Strategic Growth
Despite the merger, Chapman Glucksman’s Sawtelle location will remain operational as a secondary office. However, the merger will lead to the winding down of Chapman Glucksman’s three California offices as the teams are consolidated under the Segal McCambridge brand.
Segal McCambridge’s Managing Shareholder, Jason Eckerly, has indicated that this merger exemplifies their strategy for growth within critical markets. With the merging of talent and resources, the firm aims to enhance client relations and establish a more formidable presence in high-demand locations throughout California.
Background Context
Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney has been expanding its operations beyond the Midwest, having previously launched its West Coast presence with a San Francisco office. The firm specializes in various legal services, particularly in areas such as product liability, toxic tort, and insurance coverage litigation.
The merger with Chapman Glucksman marks a pivotal moment not only for Segal McCambridge but also for the legal landscape in Los Angeles, showcasing a growing trend of consolidation within the legal profession. By joining forces, the two firms seek to leverage their combined expertise to meet the diverse needs of their client base.
The strategic realignment among legal firms underscores the importance of adapting to market demands and enhancing service offerings. As the legal industry continues to evolve, collaborations such as this one are likely to play a crucial role in shaping the future of legal practice in major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles.
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