Hill Farrer adds three attorneys to labor, business and real estate practices

Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP has added three attorneys in Los Angeles, expanding its labor and employment, business and real estate capabilities. The hires follow the recent return of attorney Elissa Gysi and signal continued growth for the firm’s client services.

Why it matters: - Hill Farrer is deepening core practices that serve employers, businesses and property clients in a more complex legal environment. - The new hires add capacity across litigation, compliance, transactions and workplace counseling. - The additions follow the recent return of attorney Elissa Gysi, signaling sustained investment in the firm’s bench.

What happened: - Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP added three attorneys: Marcus Nelson, Nicholas R. Gigliotti and Luke Bradford. - Nelson and Gigliotti joined the firm’s Labor & Employment practice. - Bradford joined the firm’s Business and Real Estate practices. - The firm is based in Los Angeles and serves businesses and individuals in complex litigation and transactional matters. - Managing Attorney Dean Dennis said the hires, along with Gysi’s return, reflect an “exciting period of growth” for the firm.

The details: - Marcus Nelson focuses on labor and employment law and represents and advises employers on workplace legal matters. - Nelson strengthens the firm’s resources for businesses facing employment disputes, compliance obligations and workforce challenges. - Nicholas R. Gigliotti represents employers in labor and employment matters. - Gigliotti’s background supports the firm’s work with businesses facing workplace challenges. - Luke Bradford advises clients on business and real estate matters. - Bradford expands the firm’s ability to handle transactions and other legal issues tied to business operations and investments. - The firm says the additions are part of a strategy to deepen existing practices and foster collaboration across disciplines.

Between the lines: - The hiring push suggests Hill Farrer is competing for growth by broadening specialist coverage rather than adding only generalist support. - Adding lawyers in labor and employment can help the firm meet demand from employers facing shifting regulations and litigation risk. - Expanding business and real estate coverage also gives the firm more cross-practice opportunities with existing clients.

What's next: - Hill Farrer appears positioned to use the new hires to grow client work in employment disputes, workplace counseling, transactions and real estate matters. - The firm’s next phase likely centers on integrating the three attorneys into existing teams and client relationships.

The bottom line: - Hill Farrer is using targeted lateral additions to widen its legal bench and support continued growth across key client practices. - More information: Hill Farrer’s announcement