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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..
BIRTH OF ATTORNEY AT LAW-US
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,
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, …
MILESTONE OF THE LAW
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.