"We did make the very hard decision to shut down the firm, pointing to the influx of firms into the Atlanta market. Sometimes market conditions change... that's the nature of the beast."
"It's a much smaller sort of strategic alliance where we are not together in any business form. We have found... a good landing spot for a number of Taylor Duma lawyers."
"Atlanta has been one of the most aggressively targeted legal markets in the country, with firms piling in to chase growth. That's great for Biglaw profits... and less great for midsize firms trying to hold onto talent."
Taylor Duma, a midsize law firm in Atlanta, is shutting down after 21 years, citing changing market conditions and a significant loss of partners. The firm has seen its attorney roster shrink by more than half, with a pivotal moment occurring when co-founder Joe English left for another firm in 2025. Offit Kurman has offered positions to 11 former Taylor Duma attorneys, describing the arrangement as a strategic alliance rather than a merger. The competitive Atlanta legal market has made it difficult for midsize firms to retain talent.
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