Burns, Figa Will Law Firm Announces Closure After 45 Years

What's Happening?

The business law firm Burns, Figa & Will is set to dissolve at the end of the week after 45 years of operation. Scott Clark, the firm's CEO and an environmental lawyer, expressed mixed feelings about the closure, noting the firm's reputation for high-quality legal services. The attorneys from Burns, Figa & Will will be moving to different firms, with six joining the Denver office of Clark Hill, an international firm, and five starting a new office for Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall in Cherry Creek. The closure is part of a broader trend of consolidation within the legal industry, as another significant firm, Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor, is also closing this week.

Why It's Important?

The closure of Burns, Figa & Will highlights the ongoing consolidation within the legal industry, which may impact the availability and diversity of legal services. As firms merge or dissolve, clients may face changes in their legal representation and potentially higher costs due to reduced competition. The movement of attorneys to new firms could also lead to shifts in legal expertise and service offerings in the Denver area. This trend reflects broader economic pressures and changing dynamics in the legal sector, which could influence how legal services are structured and delivered in the future.

What's Next?

As Burns, Figa & Will dissolves, its attorneys will transition to new roles in different firms, potentially bringing their expertise and client relationships to these new environments. The legal industry may continue to see similar consolidations, prompting firms to adapt to changing market conditions. Clients of Burns, Figa & Will will need to navigate these changes and establish new relationships with their attorneys in their new firms. The broader legal community may also observe how these transitions affect service delivery and client satisfaction.