International law firm Clark Hill, based in downtown Detroit, today announced its combination with Philadelphia-based Larsson & Scheuritzel.
The move expands Clark Hill’s presence in Philadelphia and New York, and adds four lawyers from Larsson & Scheuritzel. David Larsson and Bruce Ritter are now members of Clark Hill’s real estate practice, while Paul Scheuritzel is senior counsel in the litigation practice, and Daniel Gibbon is senior counsel in the corporate practice.
“We are thrilled to welcome this talented team of well-respected lawyers,” says Lauri Kavulich, member-in-charge of Clark Hill’s Philadelphia office. “As we continue to build out our service offerings to meet clients’ evolving needs, the impressive experience this team brings to our real estate, corporate, and litigation groups is a welcome addition.”
Clark Hill’s real estate practice works on matters dealing with every aspect of real estate acquisition, financing, development, and construction in sectors including residential, retail, office, industrial, hospitality, energy, health care, and manufacturing.
“My colleagues and I are delighted to join Clark Hill,” says Larsson, a founder of Larsson & Scheuritzel, which got its start in 2005. “Clark Hill is a great strategic fit for us. Whether our clients have a regional, national, or international presence, Clark Hill is well-positioned to support our attorneys in serving those client needs. Our priorities for growth, client service, collaboration, and workplace diversity are fully aligned. At Clark Hill, we have found a unique and kindred group of professionals.”
Larsson has extensive experience advising clients on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and leasing, financing, and asset management transactions across the U.S. He earned his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and his bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College.
Scheuritzel has represented multi-national companies across various industries, including international retail, national insurance, manufacturing, and electronic industries in complex commercial and litigation matters across the U.S., with a focus on complex real estate and construction matters. He earned his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College.
Ritter advises clients on leasing, acquisition, development, loan transactions, and real estate workouts throughout New York, New Jersey, and across the U.S. His clients include commercial landlords and tenants nationwide. In addition, he has led brownfield developments, retail developments, and build-to-suit projects. He earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton.
Gibbon represents clients in all aspects of their businesses, including the formation and choice of entity, financing, corporate agreements, tax planning, contracts and transactions with third parties, mergers and joint ventures, and real estate transactions. He earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, where he also earned a master’s degree, and he earned his bachelor’s degree from Swarthmore College.
“The expansion of Clark Hill’s real estate practice is a key element of the firm’s strategic growth,” says Joshua Farber, co-leader of Clark Hill’s national real estate practice. “Our combined experience offers clients sophisticated solutions that help them reach their business objectives. It’s terrific to welcome new colleagues who share our approach to client service and problem-solving.”
