Stinson LLP Continues California Growth with Addition of Severson & Werson P.C.

07.31.2025

Stinson LLP is pleased to announce a combination with Severson & Werson, P.C., a highly respected California litigation law firm serving San Francisco and Orange County established more than 80 years ago. The combination closely follows the opening of Stinson's first California office in Los Angeles in late March 2025, and adds another 30 attorneys and two offices in the Golden State.

“We are so privileged to combine with a firm of the strength and caliber of Severson & Werson, P.C. Severson attorneys will expand our firm's litigation expertise and West Coast capabilities. It's an exciting opportunity for both firms,” said Allison Murdock, Stinson’s Managing Partner. “The move into San Francisco and Irvine is a natural progression of our firm’s commitment to strategic growth and client service. Adding two additional offices, coupled with Severson's excellent reputation and expertise, will enhance the level of service we provide our clients coast to coast."

Attorneys from Severson & Werson will deepen Stinson's banking and financial services litigation, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, labor and employment and complex litigation practices. Now with 485 attorneys, the combination allows the firm to expand its work for existing clients and develop new clients by leveraging Stinson's experience, resources, bench strength and broader geographic footprint.

“Our clients will greatly benefit from Stinson's depth of experience in numerous practices and industries, and cross-market collaboration will allow us to better serve our clients,” Mark Wraight, Managing Partner of Severson & Werson, said. “We are excited to be combining our efforts with a firm that shares our values and commitment to the highest level of client service.”

Wraight will serve as the San Francisco Office Managing Partner, and Partner Adam Hutchinson will serve as the Office Managing Partner of the Irvine office. San Francisco and Irvine mark the firm’s 15th and 16th U.S. locations.

“We are excited to work with Mark and Adam to build on the firm's momentum," Murdock said. "They have a proven track record of assembling sophisticated legal teams that deliver excellent client service. Having them in these leadership roles ensures continuity and stability as we focus on integration."

The firm’s new San Francisco office is located at 595 Market Street, Suite 2600, San Francisco, CA 94105, and the firm’s new Irvine office is located at 19100 Von Karman Ave #700, Irvine, CA 92612.

Earlier this year, Stinson opened a Los Angeles office in Century City with two attorneys. The office has added three more attorneys since opening.