Two Law Firms Merge to Create Second Largest Firm
in Vermont
The law firms of Primmer & Piper and Eggleston & Cramer will merge to
form Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer, the directors of both firms announced
today. The new firm, with over 30 lawyers, will offer more comprehensive
services to its regulatory and corporate clients.
An 18-lawyer firm founded in 1982, Primmer & Piper has offices in
Burlington, Montpelier, and St. Johnsbury. Eggleston & Cramer, a 13-lawyer
firm founded in 1983, is located in Burlington. Each firm brings business law
specialties that complement each other. The combination, effective January 1,
2006, will establish the second largest law firm in Vermont.
"This merger greatly enhances the array of legal practice areas we can offer
our clients," said Bill Piper, Chairman of the Board of Primmer & Piper. "By
combining our resources, talents, and efforts, we improve service to our clients
and create a better environment for our employees."
The new firms practice areas include banking, bankruptcy, captive and
traditional insurance, commercial transactions, general corporate practice,
employment, environmental/land use, estate planning and probate, finance,
government relations, health care, immigration, intellectual property and
technology, international law, commercial litigation, mediation and arbitration,
public utility law, commercial real estate, and taxation.
"We are excited about the long-term advantages and opportunities this merger
will provide," said Anne Cramer, President of Eggleston & Cramer. "By
combining the legal expertise and experience of both firms, we are
well-positioned to provide top-level services in the increasingly complex
regulatory business environment in Vermont, as well as the New England market."
Integration will not involve any physical disruption; the Burlington offices
of Primmer & Piper and Eggleston & Cramer are already colocated at 150
South Champlain Street. The new firm will continue both firms commitment to
value, responsiveness, and integrity in providing the highest level of legal
services and achieving excellent results for its clients.