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How many lawyers does it take ... oh, you've heard that one already. Law firm Dechert (formerly Dechert Price & Rhoads) employs more than 700 attorneys in eight US offices (all in the Northeast except for one in California) and three international offices (the firm merged with London affiliate Titmuss Sainer Dechert in 2000). It practices in more than 30 areas of law, including business, employment, government, litigation, and tax. Clients have included Gerber, Pfizer, and US Airways. Founded in 1875, Dechert has counted among its partners US Senators Arlen Specter and Joseph Clark.
COMPETITION |
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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (dossier)
Pepper Hamilton LLP (dossier)
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (dossier)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 285.50
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 44.9%
Employees: 1,737
Revenue per employee: $164,363.85
KEY PEOPLE |
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Michael Van Kralingen
CEO
Richard C. Rizzo
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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1717 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
US
Phone: 215-994-4000
Fax: 215-994-2222
Online: Web Site
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