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Harris Beach Murtha to Add Nearly 40 Attorneys from Boston-based Peabody & Arnold

Peabody & Arnold will soon join Harris Beach Murtha, adding nearly 40 attorneys, strengthening the firm’s Northeast presence and expanding its national and global capabilities.

The combination agreement marks the latest milestone in Harris Beach Murtha’s growth strategy, following the successful Harris Beach – Murtha Cullina combination on January 1, 2025. Harris Beach Murtha now adds another highly respected firm with complementary strengths, enhancing its legal services and ability to support clients across the Northeast and beyond. Once final, Harris Beach Murtha will have well over 300 attorneys working across 19 offices and in more than 30 major practice areas, while more than doubling its presence in the Boston market.

Peabody & Arnold brings new and enhanced capabilities to Harris Beach Murtha, including nationally recognized transactional and management liability coverage practices, deep experience navigating insurance coverage disputes, and professional liability defense, while supplementing Harris Beach Murtha’s services in a number of areas, including labor and employment, medical and life sciences, health care and long-term care, and business litigation, as well as product liability and mass torts.

Chris Jagel, CEO of Harris Beach Murtha, said the addition of Peabody & Arnold reflects the firm’s continued investment in its clients and long-term growth strategy, and specifically its efforts to grow in the Boston market and throughout the Northeast.

“Peabody & Arnold has a similar culture, making the pairing a natural and excellent fit for our clients by enhancing our capabilities and broadening our reach,” Jagel said. “The synergy of two well-respected firms teaming up builds on our momentum and our commitment to excellence that will spur growth and increase client satisfaction. With a broadened scope of services and deepened bench of experienced attorneys, we are better positioned to provide the personalized attention and innovative solutions our clients expect.”

Christopher A. Parady, managing partner at Peabody & Arnold, said his firm sought a strategic partner aligned in culture, with a broader geographical footprint and expanded practice capabilities.

“Growth is important to us and Harris Beach Murtha has a strategic plan to grow both geographically and in its breadth of support,” he said. “This is about expanding what we can deliver to our clients and positions us to offer a more comprehensive suite of legal services for their expanding and complex needs, while ensuring we provide the individual attention and forward-thinking business advice they count on.”

Even with deep local roots, the firm offers clients extensive reach, delivering legal services nationwide and internationally. With a deep understanding of complex regulatory, governmental, political and cultural environments, its attorneys are well positioned to navigate regional, national and global legal challenges.

The combined firm will continue its strong history of community service and pro bono work throughout its geographical footprint.

The firms will work toward full integration in the late-summer timeframe, but collaboration among attorneys, clients and referral sources will begin immediately.