Hill Wallack grows to 10 offices across six states

Hill Wallack LLP has expanded into California and now operates 10 offices across six states, a move that reflects how remote hearings, electronic filings and virtual client work are reshaping legal services. The firm says the broader footprint is meant to help it serve clients with multi-state legal needs nationwide.

Why it matters: - Hill Wallack LLP’s expansion shows how law firms are using technology-driven changes in legal work to reach clients across state lines. - The firm’s larger footprint gives businesses, institutions and public entities access to legal services in multiple jurisdictions through one firm. - The shift matters most for clients with operations, disputes or deals that span several states.

What happened: - Hill Wallack LLP said it has expanded into California with two offices. - The firm now has 10 offices and attorneys serving clients in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, California and Illinois. - The expansion comes as the firm continues to build a multi-state practice from its Princeton, New Jersey headquarters.

The details: - Hill Wallack said remote court proceedings, electronic filings and virtual client engagement have reduced traditional geographic barriers in legal services. - Managing Partner Michael Kahme said the firm recognized those trends early and adapted its business model to expand while maintaining responsiveness and service quality. - Eric Kelner, chair of Hill Wallack’s Creditors’ Rights Department, said the firm’s clients increasingly need counsel for matters that cross state lines. - Hill Wallack said its core practice areas remain litigation, banking and financial services, insurance coverage and defense, real estate and land use, employment and labor, governmental representation, and corporate and business law. - The firm was founded in 1978. - Hill Wallack says it serves businesses, institutions, public entities and individuals.

Between the lines: - The expansion reflects a broader legal market where location matters less than a firm’s ability to handle work efficiently across jurisdictions. - Hill Wallack is positioning itself as a regional firm with national reach rather than a firm chasing growth for its own sake. - The firm’s message centers on client retention and long-term relevance as legal work becomes more distributed and technology-enabled.

What's next: - Hill Wallack said it will keep building on its Mid-Atlantic base while expanding its national capabilities. - The firm is expected to continue serving clients across state lines as businesses grow and face more cross-jurisdictional issues. - Its future growth will likely track demand for multi-state legal support and flexible service delivery.

The bottom line: - Hill Wallack is betting that the future of law is less about where a firm sits and more about how widely and efficiently it can serve clients.