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The Story Of Our Success
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We are the world’s oldest global law firm,
But we are constantly reinventing ourselves.

Technological disruption, economic crises, political risk – the challenges facing the world’s biggest businesses have been the same throughout history. We know because we have been at their side for nearly three centuries, giving them the confidence to shape the futureHis dream of establishing a law firm became a reality when he was joined by Gustav Larson in 1943 and in the 1950s by Robert Fenlon and Thomas Vogt to found Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon and Vogt..

1950

BIRTH OF POWERLEGAL

History
17TH OCTOBER 1950

Our Beginning

In 1950, during his third term as Governor, Stassen voluntarily resigned his position to join the United States Navy and serve the country in World War II. During his tour of duty, Stassen served as Assistant Chief of Staff to the much-admired Admiral William (“Bull”) Halsey in the Pacific Theater,

23TH July 1953

Our First 50 Customers

In 1950, during his third term as Governor, Stassen voluntarily resigned his position to join the United States Navy and serve the country in World War II. During his tour of duty, …

1987

MILESTONE OF THE LAW

2st march 1987

The Rise of the World Law Industry

Tom Lincoln and Randy Gustafson left their former firm to start their own partnership. LGC was then known as Lincoln & Gustafson, working primarily on insurance defense cases for several insurers. As the firm’s reputation for superior work grew, so did the firm’s caseload, which led to the firm hiring several associates. One of those associates was Ted Cercos, who was hired in April of 1988. Ted proved to be an outstanding associate, and an even better partner. Ultimately, the firm became Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos in April of 1993.

28TH january 1992

First Prestigious Award for Development

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2003

BECOME OF A BIG LAW FIRM

28TH january 2003

Rated as the Leading Company in New York

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28TH january 2008

Receive Up to 20 Prestigious Awards

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