PHILADELPHIA, PA and PROVIDENCE, RI — Stevens & Lee, a full-service law firm with over 200 attorneys, has announced a strategic merger with Duffy & Sweeney Ltd., a Providence, Rhode Island-based boutique law firm specializing in corporate, M&A, litigation, and real estate services. This move establishes Duffy & Sweeney as Stevens & Lee’s 16th office and strengthens the firm’s presence in New England.
“Duffy & Sweeney has an excellent reputation as a top-tier New England transaction and litigation boutique,” said Stevens & Lee President and CEO William P. Thornton, Jr. “They are entrepreneurial, have a business-minded approach to the practice of law, and a culture of client service and teamwork that mirrors our own. This move is part of our strategic growth plan in the New England market.”
Expanding Services and Capabilities
Founded 30 years ago, Duffy & Sweeney is recognized for its relationship-focused approach to serving middle-market and larger corporate clients across New England, New York, and nationwide. Its 16 attorneys bring expertise in corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, and real estate.
Stevens & Lee, headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, provides a wide array of legal services, including health care, executive compensation, labor and employment, bankruptcy, and more. The firm, which operates across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Florida, and Rhode Island, will complement Duffy & Sweeney’s services by introducing expanded capabilities in areas such as intellectual property and estate planning.
“Together we will offer a broader range of services, creating greater value for the companies we serve,” Thornton added.
A Focus on Strategic Growth
Founding Partners Michael F. Sweeney and Robert M. Duffy will continue to lead the Providence office, which will now operate as Duffy & Sweeney, a division of Stevens & Lee. Both leaders will serve as Co-Chairs of Stevens & Lee New England.
“Our clients and our people are at the heart of every decision we make,” said Michael F. Sweeney. “For 30 years, Duffy & Sweeney has been a trusted Rhode Island and southern New England institution, and this merger with Stevens & Lee ensures we have the platform, resources, and reach to continue to provide exceptional service to our clients for many years to come.”
Robert M. Duffy highlighted the alignment between the firms, saying, “As our practice continues to expand in New England and beyond as a division of Stevens & Lee, we’re pleased to have found a trusted partner who shares our commitment to strategic growth and to sustaining the outstanding culture we have built with our team.”
Strengthening Regional and National Reach
The merger spotlights Stevens & Lee’s strategy to expand its geographic footprint and deepen its service offerings to meet client needs. With this partnership, the firm demonstrates its commitment to leveraging local expertise while providing a comprehensive platform of resources to support businesses in New England and beyond.
This integration positions Stevens & Lee to replicate its success in the Mid-Atlantic region in southern New England, creating new opportunities for growth while maintaining the client-first ethos that has defined both firms.
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