April 07. 2009 2:00AM - Last modified: March 14. 2012 12:22PM

Milwaukee law firm expands into Phoenix and Los Angeles

By Jim Butman

Milwaukee-based Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP, one of the nation's largest minority-owned law firms, continues to expand its nationwide presence with the opening of new offices in Phoenix, Ariz., and Los Angeles, Calif.

In Phoenix, Charles Hamilton Houston III joins Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan as head of the firm's 10 office. Houston is the grandson of Charles Hamilton Houston, the attorney known for crafting the legal strategy that resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education that ended legalized racial segregation of schools in the United States.

"I am delighted to join Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan," Houston said. "We share common ideals and I am pleased to be able to bring the considerable resources of this nationally-known firm of knowledgeable and seasoned lawyers to Phoenix."

In Los Angeles, Nelson Atkins, Irwin Evans and seven other attorneys formerly of Atkins & Evans LLP join Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan as the firm opens its 11 office. Founded in 1978, the Atkins & Evans firm is well-known for its effective representation of clients in state and federal courts.

The Los Angeles office of Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan represents large private and public sector clients, as well as individuals, in practice areas that include employment, civil rights, product liability, insurance law and entertainment.

"We couldn't be happier to welcome these outstanding attorneys into our organization as we continue to expand our reach as a truly nationwide law firm," said Jerry Gonzalez, managing partner of Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan.


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