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Jan. 8, 2026

Manning Kass acquires Riverside firm, expands public entity practice

The deal brings nine attorneys and nine support staff to Manning Kass and establishes a permanent Riverside office

Manning Kass has acquired Smith Law Group, planting the Los Angeles-based firm's flag in the Inland Empire. The deal, which was finalized Tuesday, brings nine attorneys and nine support staff to Manning Kass and establishes a permanent Riverside office.

Doug Smith, a trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience who founded Smith Law Group, will lead the new office. His team joins Manning Kass's Governmental Entity Liability practice, a core focus for the 150-attorn...

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