Eight attorneys from Western Pennsylvania-based Ekker, Kuster, McCall and Epstein will be joining Akron's Brouse McDowell, on Jan. 1, 2023. The combined firm will have nearly 90 attorneys in six offices, four in Ohio – Akron, Cleveland, Toledo, and Youngstown – and Sharon, Pennsylvania and Naples, Florida locations

Brouse McDowell LPA will add partners Russell Adkins, Richard Epstein, Wade Fisher, Ronald McCall and Brett Stedman, Counsel Sarah Kellogg, and Of Counsels Ruthanne Beighley and Mark Longietti.

The firms announced Nov. 3 that the transaction joins two firms with complementary practices and similar firm cultures. Ekker, Kuster, McCall and Epstein has roots in the community dating back to the 1950s and long-standing ties to the people and businesses of the Shenango Valley and greater Mercer County, while Brouse McDowell is a business law firm with more than 100 years of history based in northern Ohio.

“Brouse McDowell demonstrates a commitment to excellence, professional responsibility, and community involvement. EKME shares these same values," said Epstein, the Pennsylvania firm's managing partner.

"This is a great opportunity to enhance our services, providing clients with broader offerings, including specialty legal services in areas such as cybersecurity, estate planning and administration, business and succession planning, employment, ERISA, healthcare, and insurance coverage, among others.”

Brouse McDowell represents corporations, governmental entities, individuals and other clients throughout the United States.

Brouse’s managing partner Daniel Glessner said growth into Pennsylvania will not only enhance the firm’s geographical reach but will also add additional depth in several practice areas, including corporate transactions and commercial litigation, among others.

"We are excited to combine with a firm that shares a similar commitment to community and client service and look forward to serving as a resource for continued growth in the region," he said.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron's Brouse McDowell law firm adds Western Pennsylvania attorneys