Baylor Evnen, LLP and Wolfe Snowden Hurd Ahl Sitzmann Tannehill & Hahn, LLP Announce Merger

New firm, Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP, is now the largest law firm fully located in Lincoln, Nebraska

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA– January 09, 2023 Law firms Baylor Evnen, LLP and Wolfe Snowden Hurd Ahl Sitzmann Tannehill & Hahn, LLP today are pleased to announce the completion of their merger effective January 1, 2023.  The combined firm will operate under Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP.  Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP is now the largest law firm fully located in Lincoln, Nebraska and will occupy new, custom renovated offices located at Union Bank Place, 1248 O Street Suite 900 in Lincoln, Nebraska with an expected move-in date of Spring 2023.

The scale of the newly merged firm will allow Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP to dedicate more resources to clients and additional capital to target key growth markets as the firm accelerates its growth across the Midwest region, including Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota where the firm already enjoys significant presence.

The combination will expand the depth and breadth of the firms’ collective capabilities in key practice areas, including Insurance Defense & Insurance Coverage, Workers’ Compensation, Labor & Employment, Business Law & Litigation, Professional Liability, Estate Planning, Corporate Formation, Commercial Transactions, defense of Professional License Complaints and more.

Baylor Evnen attorneys provide exceptional client service to many of the most distinguished businesses, corporate entities and individuals across the Midwest region in a variety of complex and transactional legal issues. The new firm is led by partners Dallas D. Jones, David A. Dudley, William L. Tannehill, Barry L. Hemmerling, Robert S. Lannin, Timothy E. Clarke, Melanie J. Whittamore-Mantzios, Erin C. Duggan Pemberton, Paul T. Barta, Torrey J. Gerdes, Emily R. Motto, Thomas B. Shires, Kate Q. Martz, Christopher M. Schmidt, Andrew D. Weeks, and Jarrod P. Crouse, Managing Partner.

Dallas Jones comments: “Our firms are enthusiastic to join forces. The expanded industry and practice resources represent meaningful additions that will benefit our clients. Both firms focus on what will make us more competitive in the marketplace, including fostering a team-oriented culture and putting clients first.  The combination deepens our presence in Nebraska and the Midwest where we have a lengthy history and strong client roster.”

Jack Wolfe adds: “With this strategic combination, we gain a larger geographical footprint, deeper resources and a broader network that will enable us to expand services provided to our clients.  Our firms’ complementary practice strengths, shared collaborative culture and focus on providing exceptional service will help us to deliver even greater value to our clients across the Midwest. We’re confident that this combination will accelerate our growth and lead to long-term, sustained client success.”

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About Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP

Tracing its origin to 1896, Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill attorneys provide exceptional client service to many of the most distinguished businesses, corporate entities and individuals across the Midwest region in a variety of complex and transactional legal issues, including Insurance Defense & Insurance Coverage, Workers’ Compensation, Labor & Employment, Business Law & Litigation, Professional Liability, Estate Planning, Corporate Formation, defense of Professional License Complaints and more.  Trusted and respected for over 125 years, the firm is the largest law firm fully located in Lincoln, Nebraska and serves clients across the Midwest region including Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.