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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Today, several jurisdictions (D.C, Utah and Arizona) permit lawyers to practice in organizations where non-lawyers have ownership interests. &#160;For example, D.C.’s Rule 5.4(b) permits D.C. barred attorneys to “practice law in a partnership or other form of organization in which a financial interest is held or managerial authority is exercised by an individual nonlawyer who... <a href="https://www.thelawforlawyerstoday.com/2025/04/can-lawyers-partner-with-a-nonlawyer-in-a-jurisdiction-that-permits-nonlawyer-firm-ownership-texas-says-no/">Continue Reading</a>

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Can lawyers partner with a nonlawyer in a jurisdiction that permits nonlawyer firm ownership?  Texas says No!