The Californer - Lowthorp Richards and Hathaway Law Firm Join Forces in Merger

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Both firms have a deep history in California's Central Coast.

OXNARD, Calif. - Californer -- Two of the leading law firms on the Central Coast are merging. Lowthorp Richards, McMillan, Miller & Templeman, and The Hathaway Law Firm will merge effective January 1, 2024. The combined firm will operate as Lowthorp Richards, LLP.

"This merger represents a historical turn that will cement long-term strength and continuity, as we combine our talents to meet the needs of our clients in the twenty-first century and beyond," says Cristian Arrieta, managing partner of Lowthorp Richards.

Both firms have a deep history in the Central Coast. Lowthorp Richards dates back to 1913 when attorneys primarily represented local farmers and ranchers. Today, the firm's practice areas include business and real estate, trusts and estates, agriculture and land use, business and civil litigation, personal injury/wrongful death, and family law.

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The Hathaway Law Firm, established in 1961 in Ventura, provides legal services to individuals, businesses, and governmental agencies in local, statewide, national, and international matters.

"We are excited to be joining forces with Lowthorp Richards. The pooling of talent and resources will allow us to better serve clients and their increasingly diverse legal needs," says Seth Shapiro, managing partner of The Hathaway Law Firm.

Arrieta will serve as managing partner of the combined firm, Lowthorp Richards, LLP, headquartered in the Oxnard Tower at 300 E. Esplanade Drive, Suite 850, Oxnard, 93036. For more information, contact the law firm's controller, Kris Viles, at 805-981-8555.