San Antonio, Texas, December 2, 2025
Fennemore, a Phoenix-based law firm, is enhancing its national presence by merging with the litigation and labor employment firm Schmoyer Reinhard LLP in San Antonio, Texas. Effective December 1, this merger marks Fennemore’s entry into the Texas legal market and reinforces its labor and employment practice with an additional 11 attorneys. This strategic growth aligns with Fennemore’s commitment to modern practices and investments in technology, leveraging Texas’s dynamic business environment and expanding its client base.
San Antonio, Texas
Fennemore Expands into Texas with Acquisition of Schmoyer Reinhard
Fennemore, a Phoenix-based law firm, has expanded its national presence by merging with San Antonio’s Schmoyer Reinhard LLP, a women-owned litigation and labor and employment firm. This strategic move, effective December 1, 2025, marks Fennemore’s first significant entry into the Texas legal market, bringing its total number of offices to 23 nationwide.
The merger enhances Fennemore’s labor and employment practice, adding 11 attorneys from Schmoyer Reinhard. This expansion aligns with Fennemore’s growth strategy, which includes investments in technology and a commitment to modern work practices through initiatives like Project BlueWave AI and the Fennemore Forward program.
Texas, home to 55 Fortune 500 companies and the second-largest state economy in the U.S., offers a dynamic business environment. San Antonio, recognized as one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas, provides a business-friendly climate with a diverse economy spanning energy, healthcare, and technology sectors. This environment presents natural synergies with Fennemore’s existing client base.
Schmoyer Reinhard is renowned for its deep trial experience and preventive counsel in employment, labor, business, construction, and appellate matters. The firm represents a diverse clientele, from Fortune 50 corporations to emerging startups and is known for its longstanding relationships with major public employers.
Fennemore’s CEO emphasized the importance of this expansion, stating that it allows the firm to bring innovative, practical solutions to one of the nation’s fastest-growing markets. He highlighted the shared entrepreneurial culture between Fennemore and Schmoyer Reinhard, noting that together, they are building a modern law firm by redefining client expectations.
Schmoyer Reinhard’s co-founding partners expressed enthusiasm about the merger, stating that it enables them to support clients with the resources and reach of a national platform. They emphasized the shared values of collaboration, integrity, and opportunity.
This merger reflects Fennemore’s ongoing commitment to strategic growth and its dedication to providing comprehensive legal services across the Western and Southwestern United States.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the significance of Fennemore’s merger with Schmoyer Reinhard?
The merger marks Fennemore’s first significant entry into the Texas legal market, expanding its national presence to 23 offices and enhancing its labor and employment practice with 11 new attorneys from Schmoyer Reinhard.
How does this merger align with Fennemore’s growth strategy?
The merger aligns with Fennemore’s growth strategy by expanding its geographic reach and strengthening its labor and employment practice, complementing its investments in technology and modern work practices through initiatives like Project BlueWave AI and the Fennemore Forward program.
What are the key industries in San Antonio that align with Fennemore’s client base?
San Antonio’s diverse economy spans energy, healthcare, and technology sectors, which align with Fennemore’s existing client base.
What is Schmoyer Reinhard known for?
Schmoyer Reinhard is renowned for its deep trial experience and preventive counsel in employment, labor, business, construction, and appellate matters, representing a diverse clientele from Fortune 50 corporations to emerging startups.
How does Fennemore view the merger with Schmoyer Reinhard?
Fennemore views the merger as an opportunity to bring innovative, practical solutions to one of the nation’s fastest-growing markets, emphasizing the shared entrepreneurial culture and commitment to redefining client expectations.
Key Features of the Merger
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Effective Date | December 1, 2025 |
| Number of Attorneys Added | 11 |
| New Office Location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Fennemore’s Total Offices Nationwide | 23 |
| Key Practice Areas Enhanced | Labor and Employment |
| Strategic Growth Initiatives | Project BlueWave AI, Fennemore Forward program |
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