History

Nixon Peabody was formed by the 1999 merger of two firms that began practicing more than a century ago: Nixon, Hargrave, Devans & Doyle LLP and Peabody & Brown. Nixon Hargrave was originally a Rochester, New York, firm that had grown to become one of the largest law firms in New York. It had a strong corporate/institutional practice and a nationally recognized public finance practice. Boston-based Peabody & Brown had a nationally recognized syndication practice and was active in middle and high-growth markets. Both firms wanted to expand their geographic reach and broaden and deepen their practice strengths so they could offer a diverse array of high-quality legal services to regional, national, and international clients.

The firm has steadily realized its vision. In 2000, Nixon Peabody merged with Sixbey Friedman Leedom & Ferguson in Northern Virginia, doubling the size of its intellectual property practice. The firm expanded into California in 2001 through a merger with Lillick & Charles, a firm with seventy attorneys and practice strengths in business, finance, real estate, commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, aircraft defense litigation, and international commerce.

Most recently, Nixon Peabody united with the century-old Boston firm of Hutchins, Wheeler & Dittmar, adding fifty attorneys with exceptional skills and experience in business, litigation, and health services.

Nixon Peabody’s successful evolution derives from our commitment to delivering legal services of the highest quality and superb client service, as well as our adherence to high ethical standards and collegiality in the workplace. We are pleased that the firm has achieved national prominence and now has the resources, talent, and reputation to attract clients worldwide.

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Recognition Diversity Pro Bono NP Life Outreach History Firm Brochures Contact Us	History Nixon Peabody was formed by the 1999 merger of two firms that began practicing more than a century ago: Nixon, Hargrave, Devans & Doyle LLP and Peabody & Brown. Nixon Hargrave was originally a Rochester, New York, firm that had grown to become one of the largest law firms in New York. It had a strong corporate/institutional practice and a nationally recognized public finance practice. Boston-based Peabody & Brown had a nationally recognized syndication practice and was active in middle and high-growth markets. Both firms wanted to expand their geographic reach and broaden and deepen their practice strengths so they could offer a diverse array of high-quality legal services to regional, national, and international clients. The firm has steadily realized its vision. In 2000, Nixon Peabody merged with Sixbey Friedman Leedom & Ferguson in Northern Virginia, doubling the size of its intellectual property practice. The firm expanded into California in 2001 through a merger with Lillick & Charles, a firm with seventy attorneys and practice strengths in business, finance, real estate, commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, aircraft defense litigation, and international commerce. Most recently, Nixon Peabody united with the century-old Boston firm of Hutchins, Wheeler & Dittmar, adding fifty attorneys with exceptional skills and experience in business, litigation, and health services. Nixon Peabody’s successful evolution derives from our commitment to delivering legal services of the highest quality and superb client service, as well as our adherence to high ethical standards and collegiality in the workplace. We are pleased that the firm has achieved national prominence and now has the resources, talent, and reputation to attract clients worldwide.
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